In the past, organizations that required high performance and availability from their critical business systems built on the UNIX/RISC platform. Today, with x86 processor performance equaling and even exceeding that of RISC, many are exploring new opportunities to improve the price/performance ratio and total cost of ownership (TCO) of their IT infrastructure. This has sparked a migration to Microsoft Windows Server System, the integrated server infrastructure software that delivers on the promise of today's x86 performance and cost advantages by delivering an integrated, services-oriented architecture for better organizational efficiency, competitiveness, and agility.
Windows Server System not only delivers cost and productivity benefits for native Windows-based applications, but it also extends the service life and functionality of legacy UNIX applications and file systems. Microsoft also provides a clear road map and the guidance needed to substantially reduce the complexity and time involved in migrating from UNIX. And Windows Server System products such as Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 are enterprise-ready, providing high levels of security and reliability, as well as the processing capacity needed to support organizational growth long into the future.
| • | Introduction |
| • | Outstanding Price/Performance with Low Total Cost of Ownership |
| • | A Strategic Application Platform for Business Success |
| • | The Right Enterprise Partner |
| • | Reliability Features and Results |
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