Technical Resources for Windows Server 2003

Learn how Windows Server 2003 provides a revolutionary application environment for building, deploying, managing, and running XML Web Services.

This page includes links to overviews about core technologies as well as training resources to help you get the most out of Windows Server 2003.

•	Technical Overviews Get a broad overview of each core technology area in Windows Server 2003 from these articles designed for IT professionals, developers, and technical decision makers.

•	Index of Windows Server 2003 Technical Articles See the complete list of all technical articles you'll find on the Windows Server 2003 Web site, organized by technology.

•	Developing Applications for Windows Server 2003 Get a head start on creating applications for the Windows Server 2003 platform with these helpful resources for developers.

•	Training and Events Look here for training opportunities, special events, and books that are available to help you prepare for Windows Server 2003.

•	Books Learn more about Windows Server 2003 family of products with books from a variety of publishers.

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•	Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Documentation Survival Guide Use this one-page guide to quickly find the documentation resources and other technical information you to evaluate, plan, deploy, maintain, and support Windows Server 2003.

•	Windows Server 2003 Product Documentation Get links to the product documentation available for each version of Windows Server 2003.

•	Windows Server 2003 Deployment Guide Learn all about deploying Windows Server 2003 with this online version of the Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit, which provides guidelines and recommended processes for designing and deploying Windows Server 2003 technologies.

•	Windows Server 2003 Technical Reference This set of Technical Reference documentation is designed to assist IT planners and administrators by providing the foundational information about the technology components of the operating system.

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

•	Try the Windows Server 2003 Online Concierge Locate technical resources quickly with the Online Concierge, a Microsoft support advisor who will help you find white papers, Microsoft Knowledge Base articles, and other online resources.