Microsoft Government Product Center: Windows Server 2003 R2

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Windows Server 2003 R2

extends the Windows Server 2003 operating system, providing a more efficient way to manage and control access to local and remote resources while easily integrating into your existing Windows Server 2003 environment.

Simplified Branch Server Management Windows Server 2003 R2 allows you to maintain the performance, availability, and productivity benefits of a local branch office server while avoiding issues typically associated with branch office server solutions such as connectivity limitation and management overhead.

Improved Identity and Access Management Windows Server 2003 R2 includes Active Directory Federation Services, which is designed to help administrators address identity management challenges by making it possible for organizations to share a user’s identity information more securely across security boundaries.

Reduced Storage Management Costs Windows Server 2003 R2 includes new tools designed to provide a centralized view of storage; simplified storage planning, provisioning and maintenance; and improved monitoring and reporting.

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Case studies

County Government Cuts Costs 91 Percent with Mainframe-to-.NET Migration
County government easily archives, accesses, restores terabyte of messaging data
State History Organization Advances Its Technology with Operating System Upgrade
City Chooses Windows Server Over Linux to Minimize Risk and Costs
Prosecutor’s Office Puts Server System on Trial and Cuts Support Costs by At Least 30%

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