Windows Server 2003 Features

Windows Server 2003 includes all the functionality customers expect from a mission-critical Windows Server operating system, such as security, reliability, availability, and scalability. In addition, Microsoft has improved and extended the Windows server product family to enable organizations to experience the benefits of Microsoft .NET—a set of software for connecting information, people, systems, and devices. Explore the features that make up each of the Windows Server 2003 family of products.

•	Windows Server 2003 Guided Tour Find out about new features and enhancements in Windows Server 2003 with this comprehensive, step-by-step guided tour.

•	What's New in Windows Server 2003 Get summaries of new or improved features for each of the key technologies in the Windows Server 2003 family.

•	Top 10 Features for Organizations Upgrading from Windows 2000 Server Here are the major new features and improvements for organizations considering upgrading to Windows Server 2003 from Windows 2000 Server.

•	Top 10 Features for Organizations Upgrading from Windows NT Server 4.0 Here are the major new features and improvements for organizations considering upgrading from Windows NT Server 4.0.

•	Windows Server 2003 Demos See Windows Server 2003 in action with these online demos.

•	Using Multilingual Features for Global Enterprise Deployment Learn about the new multilingual support in the Windows Server 2003 family, including scenarios and best practices for planning a successful multilingual deployment.

•	New Manage Your Server Wizard Simplifies Network Server Configuration and Management This new wizard consolidates configuration tools and features into one place, enabling administrators to set up and manage server roles for one or more servers.

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Building a Connected, Collaborative Infrastructure with Windows Server 2003

Learn how Microsoft Windows Server 2003 can make your business more productive by providing a unified platform for data storage, communications, and collaboration that enables greater connectivity between people, corporate resources, and business processes.

•	Windows Server 2003 Server Roles Learn how Windows Server 2003 includes Administration tools to configure servers for specific functions and the Microsoft .NET framework provides developers an environment in which applications can be easily developed and managed.

Features at a Glance

•	Feature Highlights Sorter See what's included in each edition and explore the most popular Windows Server 2003 features and technologies.

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