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Windows Server 2003
Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 operating system offers a reliable, enterprise-ready networking platform that brings significant improvements over the earlier Microsoft Windows 2K Server. These powerful features strengthen the foundation of reliability, expandability and protection introduced in Windows 2K Server, making Microsoft Windows 2003 more efficient, more dependable, and more protected than previous releases of Windows server operating system.

The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family comprises four versions:

• Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, is a dependable server OS for the typical needs of businesses of all sizes, offering an effective answer for file and printer sharing, protected Internet connectivity, centralized PC software management, and a powerful connected environment for employees, associates, and customers.
• Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, is the platform best suited for big organizations as well as small and medium-size businesses to create, deliver, and secure robust applications, Web services, and infrastructure.
• Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, is engineered for mission-critical applications that demand high levels of scalability and availability.
• Windows Server 2003, Web Edition, is designed for hosting web pages, while maintaining the basic functions that support enhanced reliability, manageability, and protection.

• Active Directory performance and versatility is quicker and more robust over unreliable wide area network links because of more efficient synchronization and replication plus storing of credentials in remote office domain controllers.
• Enhancements to the Distributed File System and Encrypting File System allow for powerful, versatile file access and storage.
• Advanced Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) providers and command-line tools for system jobs offers IT managers exceptional granular control.
• To make file storage and backup simpler, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 includes the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), which offers point-in-time backups of networked shares. Clients can easily access older versions of their work through the familiar Windows Explorer utility by simply right-clicking on a name or icon.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is ideal for supporting XML-based Web services as a result of integrated compatibility with Microsoft .NET and EXtensible Markup Language with the incorporation of the .NET Framework.
• Significant networking enhancements in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 include Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, and Internet Protocol Security over Network Address Translation.
• Common Language Runtime (CLR) protects systems from malicious or badly written software.
• Credential Management offers a safe store of user credentials, such as passwords and public key infrastructure (X.509) certificates. This allows a common sign-on experience for users, including roaming users.
• The Encrypting File System is the technique utilized to store encrypted files on NTFS volumes. Encrypted files are simple to use as they look just like any other file: transparent to authorized users but unavailable to anyone else. The Encrypting File System (EFS) is especially beneficial for mobile clients who usually work under a greater risk of computer loss or theft.
• Advanced support for virtual private network (VPN) technologies, including a remote access server that supports both dial-up and VPN connections, offering versatility and protection for remote connectivity.
• 802.1x wireless network support provides protection and speed improvements for wireless local area networks (LANs). Among these are automatic key management and user authentication and authorization in advance of network access. Prompt recovery practically does away with packet corruption and interruption over high-latency wireless links.
• Headless server allows the capability to integrate and manage a computer without a monitor, display adapter, keyboard, or mouse. Compatibility with management controllers and ports enables servers to be controlled even when a computer has died.
• Auto-configuration for a variety of networks provides the mobile computer client transparent functionality on both office and remote networks without having to manually redo TCP/IP settings.
• VoIP improves Remote Assistance by supporting a voice session when the Remote Help Connection is initiated.

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