title: Will upgrading to Server 2008 R2 increase performance?
body: <p>We are deploying two server-based applications, one WCF, and one a Winform that processes a lot of network traffic (like a custom-made WCF).  </p>
  
  <p>Generally speaking, would upgrading from Server 2008 to Server 2008 R2 / IIS 7.5 offer these apps potential significant performance benefits?</p>
  
  <p>I'm particularly interested, as I've heard great things about Windows 7 as compared to Vista, and wondering if we can expect similar benefits with Server 2008 R2 vs Server 2008.  I.e. perhaps better memory handling, etc.</p>
  
  <p>As an added note, I've heard the RTM for Server 2008 R2 will be available on MSDN within about a week, and that Windows 7 RTM will be available on MSDN today.</p>