Microsft Windows Server 2003 Standard
The operating system was released in April 2003 as the successor to Windows Server 2000. Windows Server 2003 has the internal version with the number 5.2. By 32-bit version of the Datacenter Edition of Windows Server 2003 can use up to 32 processors and 64 GB RAM with Physical Address Extension (PAE) in a server. To use this operating system is used for example on IBM x445 and x455 series servers. After installing Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, the following services are installed.
In April 2005, Microsoft released at WinHEC 2005 event in Seattle before the 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2003 is already built, the operating system is in Standard version, Enterprise and Datacenter editions. The advantages of 64-bit variant are in the architecture-specific safety functions to increase safety during operation of the operating system on the hardware level. Patch Guard is a feature to protect the system components from applications that can destabilize the system. For the addressing of memory are currently only 40-bit used are sufficient to permit the virtual address space of 16 TB. Compatibility with existing 32-bit applications is preserved.
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition
- Service for the delivery of web pages and save
- Supports up to 2 CPUs and 2 GB of RAM
- Supports IIS 6, NET Framework, ASP.NET, IPv6, Distributed File System (DFS), Network Load Balancing, Encrypting File System Shadow Copy Restore, (EFS), Print Services for UNIX.
- Can not play the role of a domain controller
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
- Application from the small to medium businesses
- Supports up to 2 CPUs and 4 GB RAM
- Dominates the services of the Web Edition, expanded Enterprise Internet Authentication Services (IAS), UDDI Services, fax service, Remote Installation Services (RIS), Services for Macintosh, Windows Media Services (WMS), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Smart Card support, Certificate Services, and Terminal Services
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
- Application for high demands
Provided at least 550 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 2 GB of memory -
- Supports up to 8 CPUs and 32 GB RAM
- To 8-node cluster system
- Also available as a 64-bit version
- Dominates the services of the Standard Edition, expanded support Metadirectory Services (MMS), Terminal Services Session Directory functionality, support for hot-add memory and non-uniform memory access (NUMA)
- Server roles, the role as a file server, print server, application server (IIS 6.0, ASP.NET), SMTP), remote access / VPN server, terminal server, DNS server, domain controller for Active Directory, DHCP server, streaming Media server, mail server (POP3, WINS server
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
- Application for availability, scalability, and maximum performance
- Supports up to 32 CPUs and 64 GB RAM
- To 8-node cluster system
- Also available as a 64-bit version
- Dominates the services of the Enterprise Edition, but without support Metadirectory Services (MMS) and Internet Connection Firewall, support Data Center Program (DCP)
The end of March 2005, Service Pack 1 (SP1) improved the reliability and security of the operating system and easy performance. Features that are already included in Service Pack 2 for Windows XP now find their way into the server operating systems. The Windows Firewall (disabled) installed, Internet Explorer extended to the popup blocker and automatic updates can be optionally enabled. With the Data Execution Prevention (DEP), the executing program code in non-privileged memory areas is prevented. The Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) helps in creating security policies using queries.
In February 2006, the advanced features to Windows Server 2003 R2 version hit the market. This second version of the management of local and remote resources efficiently. It also provides a scalable Web platform ready and in harmony with existing UNIX systems on the network. The Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition and Enterprise Edition offer a more dynamic licensing with the customer better position to benefit from server virtualization. The replication services have been revised and can simplify data synchronization with other servers. Built right now is the Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) for a streamlined directory service for the network applications. From the Active Directory Federation Services combine with directory services via web services together. The Services for UNIX (SFU) provide interoperability with existing Linux / Unix systems. It just is. NET Runtime 2.0.
The Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows Server 2003 was released in late March 2007. It includes new features and patches for the operating system. The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) in the new version offers new and enhanced command-line tools. The performance with SQL servers and the use of Windows virtualization has been improved. Will now support the secure Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2). The Scalable Networking Pack (SNP) provides an efficient scalability of network-based applications.
