Developing Applications for Windows Server 2003

Read about the top reasons developers will want to upgrade to Windows Server 2003.

Read about the powerful Windows Server 2003 application server that delivers both a stable and scalable architecture, as well as an environment in which applications can be easily developed and managed.

Find developer resources for building applications on Windows Server 2003: SDK documentation, technical articles, and links to XML Web services and .NET Framework developer information.

Learn about the enhanced security configuration of Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows Server 2003. This article is intended for server application developers and explains the changes made under the enhanced security configuration and how application installations should be modified to safely use the new security zones.

In this short webcast, find out why the default settings for Internet Explorer are set at the highest level of security, how the user's experience is affected, and what developers can do to ensure a productive experience on Windows Server 2003.

Read about categories of common application compatibility issues for applications written for Windows Server 2003, and for existing applications that will be run on this platform.

Use this guide for Microsoft partners to plan and implement a migration from a Windows NT Server 4.0 environment to Windows Server 2003.

Use the Microsoft .NET Framework on Windows 2000 to write applications today that will run even better when deployed on Windows Server 2003.

Explore the links on this page to find technical articles about .NET Framework–related topics.

Get an introduction to the core scenarios, benefits, and features of Enterprise UDDI Services in Windows Server 2003.

Find links to the latest webcasts, community resources, and best practices for using the .NET Framework to build XML Web services and applications.

Go to the Microsoft Press site to find out about titles to help you take full advantage of the Windows Server System™ platform.

Take the Microsoft Skills Assessment to evaluate your Visual Studio® .NET application development skills and get a personalized learning plan for staying competitive in today's market.

Get the most relevant training and skills with courseware, books, and exams that have been created by Microsoft product teams.

Learn how Microsoft Visual Studio .NET is a comprehensive tool set for rapidly building and integrating XML Web services, Microsoft Windows-based applications, and Web solutions.

Use Microsoft Visual C#™ .NET to create XML Web services and Microsoft .NET-connected applications for Microsoft Windows and the Web.

See why the .NET Framework helps developers rapidly build and integrate XML Web services, Microsoft Windows-based applications, and Web solutions.

Find out how Microsoft Visual Basic® .NET provides Visual Basic developers with the most productive and powerful tool for addressing today's pressing application development challenges.

Create dynamic applications for Microsoft Windows and the Web using Microsoft Visual C++® .NET.

Learn how Microsoft Visual J#™ .NET can help developers rapidly build and integrate XML Web services and applications.

Order from the Windows Server 2003 Evaluation Kit site.

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