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The Windows Server 2003 family helps IT deliver value to:

Windows Server 2003 Family

Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003 is a comprehensive, integrated, and dependable server operating system designed to help IT do more with less by reducing costs and increasing the effectiveness of computing operations. There is an edition of Windows Server 2003 to meet the needs of every size organization.

Create Operational Efficiencies The core infrastructure services provided by Windows Server 2003 enable better server consolidation, identity management, and more secure network access than earlier versions of Windows Server. The foundation of these services is the high reliability, availability, scalability, manageability, and security enhancements that Windows Server 2003 provides. It is also easy to deploy, manage, and use.

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 operating 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 2003 which enables businesses to provide more secure access anytime, anywhere, with any device, while helping to protect information assets against unauthorized access. Windows 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 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 options give developers and administrators an integrated toolbox that enhances productivity so they can quickly build connected solutions.

Key enhancements include:

IIS 6.0. Redesigned with security, reliability, and performance in mind, IIS is locked down by default, now capable of process isolation and is over 100% faster in many cases. Microsoft .NET Framework. By integrating the .NET Framework into the Windows 2003 application development environment, developers are freed from writing “plumbing” code and can instead focus their efforts on delivering business value. Enterprise UDDI. Enables companies to run their own internal UDDI service for m http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003

The Windows 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 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.

User Productivity

User productivity begins with data. Windows provides the keys to data availability and integrity. Intelligent File Storage protects end-user data, eases access to complex networks, and provides a scalable storage architecture.

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.

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 Win 2003 platform.

Key enhancements include:

Win SharePointTM Services.*

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

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

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

Intelligent printer sharing. Enables fault tolerant, discoverable, printing.

Win 2003 is the 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.