Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, based on the Microsoft Vista codebase, is the last 32-bit server operating system released by Microsoft. It has a number of versions, including including Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web, HPC Server, Itanium and Storage; new features included server core installation and Hyper-V.
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Which version of vCenter Server do you want to install ? 5.1, 5.5 or 6.0 ?
http://www.derekseaman.com/2013/10/vsphere-5-5-install-pt-1-introduction.html
If you want to deploy vCenter 6.0, see my EE Article
HOW TO: Deploy and Install the VMWARE vCenter Server Appliance 6.0 (VCSA 6.0)
It might be easier to use the Appliance, and you do not have to "install" it on Windows Server.
See my EE Articles
HOW TO: Install and Configure VMware vSphere Hypervisor 6.0 (ESXi 6.0)
HOW TO: Connect to the VMware vSphere Hypervisor 6.0 (ESXi 6.0) using the vSphere Client (C# client)
HOW TO: Deploy and Install the VMWARE vCenter Server Appliance 6.0 (VCSA 6.0)