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The Windows Server 2003 Operationg System family helps IT deliver value to:

Key enhancements include:

Availability. Provides improved availability through enhanced clustering support for up to 8 nodes.

Scalability. Provides scalability through scale-up, enabled by up to 64-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) and scale-out, enabled by clustering. It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit processors.

Manageability. Reducing day-to-day maintenance through automation is key to reducing oper costs. Windows Server 2003 contains several important and enhanced management tools including Active Directory® and Group Policy, command line scripting support, and server configuration wizards to help automate deployment and simplify tasks.

Security. A secure computing infrastructure is a strategic business asset. As a leader in the computing industry, Microsoft is working to deliver secure products and to help its customers deploy  and efficiently maintain them in a more secure state. A result of this commitment is Windows Server 2003 which enables businesses to provide more secure access anytime, anywhere, with any device, while helping to protect information assets against unauthorized access. Windows Server 2003 features a redesigned Internet Information Services (IIS), strong authentication protocols such as 802.1x and PEAP, and the common language runtime to create a safer computing environment. Having a strong foundation enables businesses to deliver cost saving services while increasing the effectiveness and helping to improve the security of each customer’s unique computing environment. Better Applications, Faster Windows Server 2003 provides a powerful and integrated application platform that delivers both a stable and scalable architecture. It also lays the foundation in which applications can easily be developed and managed. Scalability and performance enhancements mean existing applications will run faster. Application services include the Microsoft .NET Framework, Message Queuing, COM+, and other application server options give developers and administrators an integrated toolbox that enhances productivity so they can quickly build connected solutions.

The Windows Server 2003 Family helps IT do more with less—from the workgroup all the way up to the data center intranet or extranet use. Developers can easily and quickly find and re-use the Web services available within the organization. Support for existing services. Because XML Web services are deeply integrated into Windows Server 2003, existing services like COM+ and Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) can readily take advantage of them. Administrators can allow existing COM+ applications to be called using XML/SOAP by simply checking a configuration box.

Key enhancements include:

Shadow Copy Restore. Allows end-users to recover previous versions of documents without interrupting their work process. Once the Shadow Copy schedule has been established, (on a volume by volume basis), end-users can revert to previous, point-in-time copies of their files & folders.

MyDocuments redirection. Redirects the “MyDocuments” folder from a user’s local machine to a server.

Distributed File System (DFS). Enables administrators to assign a single namespace that provides users with a virtual view of logically grouped shares, even though they reside in different physical locations.

Encrypting File System (EFS). Encrypting user data is made even easier and now includes encryption of offline files and folders.

Powerful communication and collaboration services help individuals and are an integral part of the Windows Server 2003 platform.

Key enhancements include:

Windows SharePointTM Services.*

Delivers effective virtual teaming, version control, and document management.

Windows Media® 9 Series. Enables elearning and executive broadcast to be facilitated easily and cost-effectively.

Terminal Services. Delivers Windowsbased applications, or the Win desktop itself, to virtually any computing device.

Intelligent printer sharing. Enables fault tolerant, discoverable, server-based printing.

Win Server 2003 is the server platform for increasing user productivity.

Installing it will enable employees to have better visibility into critical business information.

Their ability to anticipate, manage, and respond to changes will be dramatically improved.

Summary

The family of Win Server 2003 products enables companies to choose the solution that best fits their needs.

The strong combination of a solid IT infrastructure,a robust application platform, and unparalleled end-user productivity are all provided in Win Server 2003 helping organizations do more with less.