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Microsoft Windows Server 2003
The Windows Server 2003 platform provides a robust, enterprise-ready computing environment that brings important enhancements over its predecessor, Microsoft Windows 2000. These added features build on the foundation of reliability, expandability and protection offered by Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, making Microsoft Windows 2003 Server faster, more dependable, and more protected than previous versions of Microsoft Windows server operating system.
The MS Windows Server 2003 product line is available in four versions:
- Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, is a dependable server platform for the common needs of businesses of all sizes, providing an efficient solution for file and peripheral sharing, protected Internet connectivity, centralized desktop application deployment, and a rich integrated network among workers, partners, and clients.
- Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, is the operating system best suited for big enterprises and for small and mid-size companies to develop, deliver, and secure reliable applications, Web services, and infrastructure.
- Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, is best suited for business-critical applications that demand high levels of scalability and availability.
- Windows Server 2003, Web Edition, is intended for hosting web pages, while retaining the core functions that provide enhanced reliability, manageability, and security.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 offers a wealth of powerful features and enhanced functionality over Windows 2000 Server. Highlights include:
- Active Directory performance and versatility is quicker and more robust over marginal wide area network links thanks to more efficient synchronization and replication as well as storing of credentials in branch office domain controllers.
- Improvements to the Distributed File System (DFS) and Encrypting File System enable powerful, flexible file access and storage.
- Enhanced Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) providers and command-line tools for server jobs give administrators great fine-grain control.
- To make file storage and backup easier, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 incorporates the Volume Shadow Copy Service, which offers time-specific backups of networked shares. Clients can easily recover previous versions of their work through the familiar Windows Explorer by simply right-clicking on a file or folder.
- Windows Server 2003 is optimized for supporting XML-based Web services as a result of native support of Microsoft .NET and EXtensible Markup Language with the inclusion of the .NET Framework.
- Important networking improvements in MS Windows Server 2003 include Internet Protocol version 6, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPoE), and Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) over Network Address Translation (NAT).
- Common Language Runtime (CLR) protects systems from ill-intended or badly written code.
- Credential Management provides a safe depository of client credentials, including passwords and public key infrastructure certificates. This provides a single sign-on protocol for users, even roaming ones.
- The Encrypting File System is the technology utilized to store encrypted files on NTFS volumes. Encrypted files are easy to work with as they look just like any other file or folder: transparent to legitimate users but inaccessible to anyone else. The Encrypting File System is particularly advantageous for traveling users who may work under a greater danger of computer theft.
- Advanced compatibility with virtual private network (VPN) technologies, such as a remote access server that supports both dial-up and virtual private network connections, providing versatility and protection for remote connectivity.
- 802.1x wireless support offers protection and performance improvements for wireless local area networks. These include automatic key management and user authentication/authorization in advance of network access. Prompt recovery practically does away with packet corruption and interruption over slow wireless links.
- Headless server provides the capability to install and manage a computer without a monitor, display adapter, keyboard, or mouse. Compatibility with management controllers and ports allows servers to be managed even if a computer has died.
- Auto-configuration for a variety of networks offers the mobile computer client seamless operations on both office and remote environments without being required to manually reconfigure TCP/IP configurations.
- Voice over IP (VoIP) enhances Remote Assistance by enabling a voice session when the Remote Help Connection is initiated.
The sophistication and configuration requirements of MS Windows Server 2003 requires a network consultant with real-world background and wide knowledge in planning and building cohesive, comprehensive business network solutions. The knowledge and experience of Progent's Microsoft-Premier consultants, with an average of more than a decade of background in Microsoft integration, assures you results in selecting the edition and configuration of Windows Server 2003 that best matches your business requirements. Progent can assist you with designing, deploying, supporting and maintaining advanced network solutions based on Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft has ended support for Windows Server 2003. It is therefore advisable to consider migrating to an up-to-date version of Windows Server. If your organization is considering moving up to Windows Server 2012 R2, Progent can provide cost-effective Windows Server 2012 R2 planning and configuration consulting services to make sure your project completes on schedule and within your budget. If you are planning on building a hybrid network model that combines on-premises resources with public cloud services like those available on Microsoft Azure, Progent can assist you evaluate and integrate Windows Server 2016, which is powered by important elements of Azure technology and is intended to support hybrid environments. See Progent's Windows Server 2016 hybrid cloud integration.
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For organizations of any size throughout the U.S., Progent's Microsoft-authorized experts can provide low-cost remote network help and IT consulting services for the entire array of Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers. Progent offers Windows Server 2022 solution design and integration services, Windows Server 2019 upgrade consulting, Windows Server 2016 hybrid cloud integration, Windows Server 2012 R2 upgrade support, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 expertise, and Windows 2003 Server technical support. Progent's planning, installation, optimization, and support capabilities include network architecture, deployment, and management outsourcing for
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