Windows Server 2003 Product Overview

Introducing the Windows Server 2003 Family
The Windows Server 2003 family includes all the functionality you expect from a mission-critical Windows server operating system, such as security, reliability, availability, and scalability.

Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition Overview
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition is the ideal multipurpose network operating system for the everyday needs of organizations of all sizes - especially small businesses and workgroups.

Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Overview
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition builds on the capabilities of Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition by adding reliability features needed for business-critical applications.

Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition Overview
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition is built for mission-critical applications that demand the highest levels of scalability, availability, and reliability.

Windows Server 2003, Web Edition Overview
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition is a new Windows server operating system designed to be used primarily for hosting a single Web site such as a departmental site in an organization. Obtainable only through selected partner channels, Windows Server 2003, Web Edition will not be available for retail.

Introducing Microsoft .NET-connected Technologies in Windows Server 2003
Learn about the ".NET" in Windows Server 2003. This section contains several articles that explain how the Windows Server 2003 family uses .NET-connected technologies to enable new levels of software integration through XML Web services.

What's New in Windows Server 2003
These overviews explain what features are new or improved for each of the core technologies in the Windows Server 2003 family.