How is Windows Server 2003?

[Hibo]

hi guys...how is mircrosoft windows 2003 network sever..any idea...i can't wait to see that server..thank you

[TechBoy]

Hi Will ,speaking of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 well it provides a wealth of powerful new features and improved functionality over Windows 2000 Server..so let us take a look at the features of MS Windows Server 2003 :

 

1-Active Directory performance and flexibility is faster and more robust over unreliable WAN connections thanks to more efficient synchronization and replication as well as caching of credentials in branch office domain controllers.

 

2-Enhancements to the Distributed File System (DFS) and Encrypting File System (EFS) allow for powerful, flexible file sharing and storage.

 

3-Enhanced Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) providers and command-line tools for server tasks give administrators great granular control.

 

4-To make storage and backup easier, Windows Server 2003 includes the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), which provides point-in-time backups of networked shares. Users can easily access previous versions of their files through the Windows Explorer by right-clicking on a file or folder.

 

5-Windows Server 2003 is optimized for hosting XML-based Web services thanks to native support of Microsoft .NET and XML with the inclusion of the .NET Framework.

 

6- 802.1x wireless network support provides security and performance improvements for wireless local area networks (LANs). These include automatic key management, user authentication and authorization prior to LAN access. Fast recovery virtually eliminates packet corruption and interruption over high-latency wireless network connections... :eek: :eek: !!

 

7-Headless server provides the ability to install and manage a computer without a monitor, VGA display adaptor, keyboard, or mouse. Support for management controllers and management ports allows servers to be managed even when a system has crashed..and the list goes on ..!!

 

So as you can see these new features take the next step forward in building on the core of reliability, availability, scalability, and security introduced in Windows 2000 Server, making Windows Server 2003 the fastest, most reliable, and most secure Windows servers ever.