Contents iii
Introduction 1
Choosing the Best Operating System 2
Verifying System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility 4
Choosing to Upgrade or to Perform a Migration 6
Active Directory Considerations 9
Summary 26
Related Links 27
Introduction
The Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 family of operating systems represents a significant advancement over the Microsoft Windows NT® Server 4.0 family of products. The Windows Server 2003 family, which includes Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition; and Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition, provides a platform that is more productive, dependable, and connected than ever before. New and improved file, print, application, Web, and communication services provide a more robust, comprehensive platform for your mission-critical business resources. Integrated features such as the Active Directory® service and enterprise-class security services allow you to provide secure yet flexible access to all the resources your users need.
Designed to be used specifically as a Web server, Windows Server 2003, Web Edition, is also available. Those desiring stand-alone Web functionality will benefit from this low-cost operating system, which is easy to deploy and manage.
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