Longhorn Server for Itanium: High-end only
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Microsoftclarified its strategy for Longhorn server on Itanium-based systems, saying it would focus on "big iron" applications.
The upcoming version of Microsoft Windows Server, still code-named Longhorn, is designed for Intel Itanium-based servers, will be optimized for three workloads, the company said on Friday.
The next-generation version of the server software designed for Intel'shigh-end Itanium chips is designed specifically for database workloads and custom and line-of-business applications. Microsoft said that's consistent with how the majority of current Windows Server on Itanium customers are using it.