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Windows Server 2003
Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 platform provides a robust, enterprise-class networking platform that brings significant improvements over its predecessor, Windows 2000 Server. These added features build on the foundation of availability, extensibility and security introduced in Microsoft Windows 2000, making Microsoft Windows 2003 faster, more reliable, and more secure than earlier releases of Microsoft Windows server operating system.
The Windows Server 2003 family comprises four versions:
- Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, is a reliable server platform for the typical needs of companies of any size, providing an effective solution for file and printer sharing, secure Internet connectivity, centralized PC software management, and a rich integrated network for workers, partners, and customers.
- Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, is the platform best suited for big enterprises as well as small and medium-size businesses to develop, deliver, and protect robust applications, web-based services, and infrastructure.
- Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, is best suited for mission-critical applications that demand high levels of scalability and fault tolerance.
- Windows Server 2003, Web Edition, is designed for hosting web pages, while maintaining the basic features that provide advanced dependability, manageability, and security.
MS Windows Server 2003 offers a multitude of productive features and enhanced functionality over Windows Server 2K. Highlights include:
- 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 (DFS) and Encrypting File System (EFS) allow for highly functional, flexible file sharing and storage.
- Enhanced Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) providers and command-line utilities for server tasks give IT managers great granular control.
- To make file storage and archiving easier, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 includes the Volume Shadow Copy Service, which provides time-specific backups of networked shares. Clients can easily access previous versions of their files through the familiar Windows Explorer utility by right-clicking on a file or folder.
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is ideal for supporting XML-based Web services as a result of integrated support of Microsoft .NET and XML with the incorporation of the .NET Framework.
- Significant networking improvements in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 include Internet Protocol version 6, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, and Internet Protocol Security over Network Address Translation (NAT).
- Common Language Runtime (CLR) safeguards networks from ill-intended or badly designed software.
- Credential Management provides a secure depository of user credentials, including passwords and X.509 certificates. This allows a single sign-on protocol for users, even roaming ones.
- EFS is the technique utilized to store encrypted files on NTFS volumes. Encrypted files are easy to work with because they appear just the same as any other file or folder: transparent to legitimate users but inaccessible to others. The Encrypting File System is particularly beneficial for traveling users who usually face a higher risk of computer theft.
- Enhanced compatibility with VPN environments, such as a remote access server that provides both dial-up and VPN links, offering flexibility and protection for remote connectivity.
- 802.1x wireless network support provides protection and performance improvements for wireless local area networks. Among these are programmed key management and user authentication and authorization in advance of LAN access. Fast recovery virtually does away with packet corruption and interruption over high-latency wireless links.
- Headless server provides the capability to integrate and manage a computer without a monitor, display adapter, keyboard, or mouse. Compatibility with management controllers and management ports enables servers to be managed even if a system has died.
- Auto-configuration for multiple networks provides the mobile PC user transparent functionality on both office and home environments without being required to manually reconfigure TCP/IP configurations.
- VoIP enhances Remote Assistance by enabling a voice session when the Remote Help Connection is established.
The sophistication and configuration demands of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 requires a network professional with hands-on expertise and wide knowledge in planning and building cohesive, comprehensive information network solutions. The skill of Progent's Microsoft-Certified consultants, with an average of over a decade of consulting in Microsoft integration, ensures you success in identifying the version and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 that best matches your company requirements. Progent can help you with designing, deploying, managing and maintaining advanced network solutions based on MS Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft has ended support for Windows Server 2003. This makes it advisable to think about upgrading to a current release of Windows Server. If you are considering transitioning to Windows Server 2012 R2, Progent offers expert Windows Server 2012 R2 planning and configuration support services to ensure your project finishes on time and within budget. If you are planning on building a hybrid architecture that integrates on-premises resources with public cloud services like those offered by Microsoft Azure, Progent can help you assess and integrate Windows Server 2016, which incorporates major elements of Azure technology and is designed to support hybrid networks. Refer to Progent's Windows Server 2016 hybrid cloud solutions.
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