Covers topics including upgrading to Windows Server 2003, networking, Internet Information Services, XML Web services, security, storage management, clustering services, and multilingual support.
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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 provides significant improvements in performance, productivity, and security over previous versions. This official first-look guide shows you exactly what’s new and improved in this powerful network operating system—including advanced technologies for Web services and components, security, networking, Active Directory® directory service, Microsoft Internet Information Services, support for IPv6, and more. It gives you all the information and tools you need to understand, evaluate, and begin deployment planning for Windows Server 2003, whether you’re upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT® Server or Windows 2000 Server.Topics covered include:Introducing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family, including features, benefits, and requirements.How to get started:Deploying Windows Server 2003Upgrading from Windows NT 4.0 ServerUpgrading from Windows 2000 ServerTesting for application compatibilityDetails about new and improved features:Microsoft Active Directory serviceManagement services and the Group Policy Management ConsoleSecurity-enhancing servicesNetworking and communicationsTerminal servicesMicrosoft Internet Information ServicesApplication and XML Web servicesWindows Media® servicesFile services and storage managementPrint servicesClustering servicesMultilingual support
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