Which Windows Server 2008 editions support BitLocker, and what is BitLocker designed to protect?

Which Windows Server 2008 editions support BitLocker, and what is BitLocker designed to protect?

• A. Standard and Enterprise editions; BitLocker protects only the OS drive.
• B. Enterprise and Datacenter editions; BitLocker protects the OS drive and data drives via full-disk encryption.
• C. Only Datacenter edition; BitLocker protects network traffic.
• D. All editions; BitLocker is a firewall feature.

Answer: (B)

BitLocker serves to protect data at rest by encrypting entire volumes, so unauthorized access to the OS and fixed data drives is prevented unless the proper authentication is provided. In Windows Server 2008, BitLocker is available only in the Enterprise and Datacenter editions, not in Standard. It covers both the OS drive and data drives with full-disk encryption, ensuring that even if the server is stolen or drives are removed, the data remains unread. It does not protect network traffic and is not available on all editions, which is why this description best matches how BitLocker works in this edition.

BitLocker serves to protect data at rest by encrypting entire volumes, so unauthorized access to the OS and fixed data drives is prevented unless the proper authentication is provided. In Windows Server 2008, BitLocker is available only in the Enterprise and Datacenter editions, not in Standard. It covers both the OS drive and data drives with full-disk encryption, ensuring that even if the server is stolen or drives are removed, the data remains unread. It does not protect network traffic and is not available on all editions, which is why this description best matches how BitLocker works in this edition.