What are the major differences between Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012?

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Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012 have several major differences.

Windows Server 2012 introduced a new user interface called Metro UI, while Windows Server 2008 uses the traditional Windows interface.
Windows Server 2012 has improved virtualization capabilities with features like Hyper-V 3.0, while Windows Server 2008 has an older version of Hyper-V.
Windows Server 2012 includes improved storage features such as Storage Spaces and SMB 3.0, which are not available in Windows Server 2008.
Windows Server 2012 has enhanced security features like Dynamic Access Control and improved PowerShell capabilities compared to Windows Server 2008.
Windows Server 2012 has better scalability and supports more concurrent users compared to Windows Server 2008.

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Architecture x86 and x64 bit available in 2008 while windows server 2012 and onwards available in only x64 Architecture.

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