Windows Server 2003
The Windows Server 2003 platform provides a reliable, enterprise-class computing platform that brings important improvements over its predecessor, Microsoft Windows Server 2000. These powerful features build on the foundation of reliability, expandability and security offered by Windows 2K Server, making Windows 2003 Server more efficient, more reliable, and more secure than earlier releases of Windows server platform.

The Windows Server 2003 product line comprises four versions:

  • Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, is a dependable server OS for the everyday requirements of companies of any size, providing an effective solution for data and peripheral sharing, protected Internet access, centralized PC application management, and a rich integrated network among employees, associates, and customers.
  • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, is the platform of choice for big organizations as well as small and mid-size businesses to develop, deploy, and secure reliable applications, web-based commerce, and network architecture.
  • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, is best suited for business-critical applications that demand excellent expandability and fault tolerance.
  • Windows Server 2003, Web Edition, is optimized for hosting web sites, while maintaining the core features that provide advanced dependability, manageability, and protection.
Benefits of Windows Server 2003
MS Windows Server 2003 offers a wealth of productive capabilities and improved functionality over Windows 2000 Server. Improvements include:
  • Active Directory performance and flexibility is faster and more robust over marginal wide area network connections because of faster synchronization and replication as well as storing of credentials in branch office domain controllers.
  • Improvements to the Distributed File System and Encrypting File System allow for highly functional, versatile file sharing and storage.
  • Enhanced Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) providers and command-line utilities for system jobs offers IT managers exceptional granular control.
  • To make file storage and archiving simpler, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 includes the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), which provides point-in-time backups of networked shares. Clients can easily access previous versions of their files through the Windows Explorer utility by simply right-clicking on a name or icon.
  • Windows Server 2003 is optimized for hosting XML-based Web services thanks to built-in compatibility with 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 over Network Address Translation (NAT).
  • Common Language Runtime protects networks from malicious or poorly designed code.
  • Credential Management offers a safe store of user credentials, including passwords and public key infrastructure certificates. This allows a common sign-on protocol for users, even roaming ones.
  • The Encrypting File System is the technology used to hold encrypted files on NTFS volumes. Encrypted files and folders are easy to use because they appear exactly the same as any other file: transparent to legitimate users but inaccessible to others. The Encrypting File System is particularly beneficial for traveling clients who may work under a higher danger of computer theft.
  • Enhanced compatibility with VPN technologies, including a remote access server that supports both dial-up and virtual private network links, offering versatility and security for remote access.
  • 802.1x wireless network support provides security and performance improvements for wireless local area networks. Among these are automatic key management and user authentication/authorization prior to network access. Prompt recovery virtually eliminates packet corruption and interruption over high-latency wireless network connections.
  • Headless server provides the ability to integrate and manage a computer without a monitor, display adapter, keyboard, or mouse. Support for management controllers and ports allows servers to be controlled even if a computer has crashed.
  • Auto-configuration for multiple networks offers the mobile PC user transparent operations on both office and home networks without having to manually redo TCP/IP settings.
  • Voice over IP improves Remote Assistance by enabling a voice session when the Remote Help Connection is established.
How Progent Can Provide Windows Server 2003 Help
The sophistication and integration demands of MS Windows Server 2003 requires a network consultant with hands-on background and broad knowledge in designing and building cohesive, end-to-end business technology solutions. The knowledge and experience of Progent's Microsoft-Certified consulting team, with an average of over a decade of background in Microsoft integration, assures you results in identifying the version and setup of Windows Server 2003 that best aligns with your company goals. Progent can assist you with planning, deploying, supporting and maintaining sophisticated IT solutions based on Windows Server 2003.

Microsoft has stopped providing support for Windows Server 2003. This makes it prudent to consider migrating to an up-to-date release of Windows Server. If you are interested in transitioning 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 budget. If you are considering building a hybrid network model that integrates on-premises resources with cloud-based services like those available on Microsoft Azure, Progent can help you assess and integrate Windows Server 2016, which incorporates important components of Microsoft Azure technology and is intended to support hybrid networks. Refer to Progent's Windows Server 2016 hybrid solutions.

If you wish to ask Progent about consulting help for Windows Server, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.

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