Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Deployment Scenarios


This white paper takes a look at the forces driving migration to x64 and the current and projected market transition to x64. It also provides an overview of specific features of the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Finally, it covers some of the most common targeted workloads, such as database server, line-of-business applications, Terminal Services, Active Directory, web server, and technical computing. For each target deployment scenario, the author outlines the 32-bit pain points, the technical and business benefits of x64, and a customer example.

Included in this document:

  • Introduction

  • Limitations of 32-Bit Architecture

  • Benefits of 64-Bit Architecture

  • Market Transition to Mainstream 64-Bit Computing

  • Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions

  • Target Workloads

  • Summary

  • Download x64Deploy.doc
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