Microsoft Application Support for Windows Server 2003

Microsoft offers you a range of server applications for building a flexible and integrated computing infrastructure on top of the Windows Server 2003 platform. The following resources provide more information about Windows Server 2003 and other products in the Microsoft Windows Server System™ family.


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Exchange Compatibility with Windows Server Operating Systems

Get an overview of Windows Server 2003 compatibility with Microsoft Exchange 2003, Exchange 2000 Server, and Exchange Server 5.5 and information about other supported configurations.

Internet Security and Acceleration Server Deployment

Locate information about support for Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server, Windows Server 2003, and other deployment resources .

Running SQL Server on Windows Server 2003

Get guidance for upgrading to Windows Server 2003 and learn about its support for Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 with Service Pack 3 (SP3) or later.

Benefits of Using Windows Server 2003 with SQL Server 2000

See the benefits of using SQL Server 2000 on the Windows Server 2003 platform.


.NET Resources

The Windows Server 2003 Application Environment

Learn how Windows Server 2003 provides the foundation of the .NET platform on which developers can build, deploy, and run XML Web services in this MSDNŽ article.

Deploying .NET Framework Applications

Get resources from MSDN about features of the .NET Framework that make it easier to deploy, package, and distribute applications.

Introducing ".NET" in the Windows Server 2003 Family

Learn more about the features in the Windows Server 2003 family that enable the level of connectivity now possible through XML Web services.


Application Platform Resources

Server Roles: The Application Server

Get links to technical resources for building, deploying, managing, and integrating scalable applications on the Windows Server 2003 application platform.

Preparation, Verification, and Deployment of Applications

Use this article to prepare for and implement an application deployment process on Windows Server 2003, whether you are deploying new software or updating to existing software.

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