What is Windows 2008/2012?

Windows Server 2008 and 2012 are server operating systems developed by Microsoft. Windows Server 2008, based on the Windows Vista kernel, introduced features like Server Core, Hyper-V virtualization, and improved security. It was commonly used for file and print services, web hosting, application servers, and domain controllers. Windows Server 2012, based on the Windows 8 kernel, further enhanced virtualization capabilities, improved storage management with Storage Spaces, and offered a redesigned Server Manager interface. It was widely adopted for similar roles as 2008, with increased emphasis on cloud integration and software-defined networking.