While IIS 7 on 64-bit Windows was fast, the 32-bit version forced every application pool into 32-bit mode. If you had a .NET app that needed 4GB of virtual address space, it would crash with OutOfMemoryException constantly.
Have a war story about 32-bit Windows Server 2008? Drop it in the comments. Did you ever use the /3GB switch? Let us reminisce. windows 2008 32 bit
Integrated firewall and Network Access Protection (NAP). While IIS 7 on 64-bit Windows was fast,
Here is an informative feature breakdown regarding the 32-bit/64-bit transition in the Windows Server 2008 era: Drop it in the comments
Windows Server 2008 was revolutionary for its time, introducing features that are still staples today:
If you are looking for a 32-bit server operating system from that era, you would need to use its predecessor, (specifically the R2 edition), or the smaller business-focused successor, Windows Small Business Server 2008 (which did have a 32-bit variant).