Microsoft Server 2003 USER 5/ cals

Overview
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Standard Edition is a comprehensive, integrated and dependable server operating system designed to help IT do more with less by reducing costs and increasing the effectiveness of your computing operations. Designed for small organizations and departmental use, Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition provides high levels of dependability, scalability, and security.
Create Operational Efficiencies

The core infrastructure services provided by Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition takes the best of Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage, and use. The result is a highly productive operating system that is secure, reliable, and ready to use "out-of-the-box," with features that provide robust availability and scalability.

Key enhancements include:

Dependability. Includes new features and improvements that make it the most dependable small business and departmental server operating system Microsoft has ever created. It improves upon many technologies introduced in Windows 2000 Server, such as support for smart cards, bandwidth throttling, and Plug and Play support. New technologies, such as the common language runtime, strengthen security to help safeguard networks from malicious or poorly designed code.

Scalability. Scales up to 4-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP). Customers seeking the highest availability and scalability should consider Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition or Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition.

Manageability. Contains several important and enhanced management tools including Software Update Services (SUS), command-line scripting support, and server configuration wizards to help automate deployment,
Enhancements to Group Policy and Active Directory enable organizations to better use Active Directory and take advantage of its powerful management features.

Security. Designed with a focus on improving security, Windows Server 2003 features a redesigned IIS, strong authentication protocols such as 802.1x and PEAP, and the common language runtime to create a safer computing environment.
Having a strong foundation enables businesses to deliver cost saving services while increasing the effectiveness and security of each customer's unique computing environment.
Better Applications, Faster
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition provides a powerful and integrated application platform which lays the foundation where applications can be easily developed and managed. Application services including the Microsoft .NET Framework, Message Queuing, COM+, and other Application Server options give developers and administrators an integrated toolbox that enhances productivity so they can quickly build connected solutions.
Key application enhancements include:
IIS 6.0.-Redesigned with security, reliability and performance in mind, IIS is locked down by default, now capable of process isolation and is over 100% faster in many cases.
Microsoft .NET Framework. By integrating the .NET Framework into the Windows Server 2003 application development environment, developers are freed from writing "plumbing" code and can instead focus their efforts on delivering real business value.
XML Web Services. Developers can integrate applications inside enterprises and across network boundaries with partners and customers. This allows for federated collaboration and more efficient business-to-business and business-to-consumer services.
Leverage Existing Investments. Existing Windows-based applications will continue to run on Windows Server 2003 and can be easily repackaged as XML Web services. Developers are able to use the programming languages and tools they know. This is made possible by the application services built into Windows Server 2003, such as Microsoft ASP.NET, transaction monitoring, message queuing, and data access.

User Productivity
User productivity begins with data. Windows Server provides the keys with data availability and integrity. Intelligent File Storage protects end-user data, eases access to complex networks, and provides scalable a storage architecture. Some of the services enhanced by Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition for data availability and data protection are:

Shadow Copy Restore- It allows end-users to recover previous versions of documents without interrupting their work process. Once the Shadow Copy schedule has been established, (on a volume by volume basis), end-users can revert to previous, point-in-time copies of their files & folders.

MyDocuments redirection. This feature redirects the "MyDocuments" folder from a user's local machine to a server.

Distributed File System (DFS). Enables administrators to assign a single namespace that provides users with a virtual view of logically grouped shares, even though they reside in different physical locations.

Encrypted File System (EFS). Protecting user data is made even easier and now includes encryption of offline files and folders.

However, in today's business environment, file sharing and data storage isn't enough to streamline processes and make teams work more effectively. That's why powerful communication and collaboration services an integral part of the Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, such as:

Windows SharePoint Services. Delivers effective virtual teaming, version control and document management.

Windows Media 9 Series. Enables e-learning and executive broadcast to be facilitated easily and cost-effectively.

Terminal Services. Provides access to windows applications over low bandwidth links.

Intelligent printer sharing. Enables
fault-tolerant, discoverable, server-based
printing.

Windows Rights Management Services. Provides information integrity and control over information assets.

Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition is the server platform for increasing user productivity. Installing it will enable workers to have better visibility into critical business information. The ability to anticipate, manage, and respond to changes will be dramatically improved.

Summary
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition is the ideal multipurpose network operating system for the everyday needs of organizations of all sizes—especially small businesses and workgroups. It is offers a comprehensive server platform that is easy to deploy, manage, and use. It allows businesses to lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Thanks in part to the support of many Microsoft third-party hardware and software partners, Windows Server 2003 helps users achieve the greatest return on server investments.

Benefits
Dependable - Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition provides a highly dependable operating system that helps improve productivity and allows greater connectivity among employees, partners, and customers.
Productive - Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition provides the tools that enable administrators to deploy, manage, and use servers for maximum productivity even without dedicated IT resources.
Connected - Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition contains several key features that enable businesses to connect people, partners, systems, and customers.