Microsoft Windows Server 2003
The Windows Server 2003 platform offers a robust, enterprise-class networking environment that delivers important improvements over its predecessor, Windows 2000. These powerful features build on the core of availability, extensibility and security introduced in Windows Server 2000, making Microsoft Windows 2003 Server faster, more dependable, and more protected than earlier releases of Windows server platform.
The Windows Server 2003 family comprises four versions:
- Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, is a dependable server operating system for the common needs of companies of all sizes, providing an efficient solution for file and printer sharing, protected Internet connectivity, centralized desktop application management, and a rich integrated network for employees, partners, and customers.
- Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, is the OS of choice for large organizations as well as small and mid-size businesses to develop, deploy, and secure robust applications, web-based services, and network architecture.
- 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 intended for hosting web pages, while maintaining the basic functions that support enhanced dependability, manageability, and security.
Benefits of MS Windows Server 2003
MS Windows Server 2003 offers a wealth of productive features and enhanced functionality over Windows Server 2000. Improvements include:
- Active Directory performance and flexibility is quicker and more robust over marginal wide area network connections 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) enable powerful, versatile file sharing and storage.
- Enhanced Windows Management Instrumentation providers and command-line utilities for system jobs give IT managers exceptional fine-grain control.
- To make file storage and archiving easier, Windows Server 2003 includes the Volume Shadow Copy Service, which offers time-specific copies of networked shares. Clients can easily recover previous versions of their files through the familiar Windows Explorer 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 native compatibility with .NET and XML with the inclusion of the .NET Framework.
- Significant networking improvements in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 include Internet Protocol version 6, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPoE), and Internet Protocol Security over Network Address Translation.
- Common Language Runtime (CLR) safeguards networks from ill-intended or poorly written code.
- Credential Management offers a safe depository of client credentials, including passwords and X.509 certificates. This allows a common sign-on experience for users, including roaming users.
- The Encrypting File System is the technology utilized to hold encrypted files on NTFS volumes. Encrypted files are simple to work with as they appear just like any other file or folder: transparent to authorized users but inaccessible to anyone else. The Encrypting File System is particularly beneficial for traveling clients who usually face a higher danger of computer theft.
- Enhanced support for virtual private network environments, such as a remote access server that provides both dial-up and virtual private network connections, offering flexibility and protection for remote connectivity.
- 802.1x wireless network support offers protection and performance enhancements for wireless LANs. These include programmed key management and user authentication/authorization in advance of LAN access. Fast recovery virtually eliminates packet corruption and interruption over slow wireless links.
- Headless server provides the ability to integrate and manage a computer without a monitor, VGA adaptor, keyboard, or mouse. Support for management controllers and management ports enables servers to be managed even when a computer has crashed.
- Auto-configuration for a variety of networks provides the mobile PC client seamless functionality on both office and remote environments without having to manually reconfigure TCP/IP settings.
- VoIP improves Remote Assistance by enabling a voice session at the time the Remote Help Connection is established.
How Progent Can Provide Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Assistance
The complexity and integration demands of MS Windows Server 2003 requires an IT professional with real-world expertise and broad knowledge in designing and building viable, end-to-end information technology solutions. The skill of Progent's Microsoft-Premier consulting team, with an average of more than 10 years of consulting in Microsoft integration, ensures you success in identifying the version and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 that best aligns with your business goals. Progent can assist you with designing, integrating, managing and troubleshooting sophisticated network solutions powered by MS Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft has stopped providing support for Windows Server 2003. This makes it advisable to think about upgrading to a current version of Windows Server. If you are interested in transitioning to Windows Server 2012 R2, Progent can provide cost-effective Windows Server 2012 R2 migration consulting support to make sure your upgrade finishes on schedule and within your budget. If you are considering building a hybrid architecture that combines on-premises resources with cloud-based services like those offered by Microsoft Azure, Progent can help you assess and deploy Windows Server 2016, which is powered by major components of Azure technology and is designed to accommodate hybrid environments. See Progent's Windows Server 2016 hybrid cloud solutions.
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