Will upgrading to Server 2008 R2 increase performance?

Question

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).

Generally speaking, would upgrading from Server 2008 to Server 2008 R2 / IIS 7.5 offer these apps potential significant performance benefits?

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.

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.

Answer 1

If you are looking for a performance boost on your WCF services, one of the things that you should look at is which wcf binding you are using and how it is configured.

Have a look at this link: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb310550.aspx