Microsoft Windows .NET Server 2003 Family Reviewer's Guide
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Microsoft Windows .NET Server 2003 Family Reviewer's Guide September 2002 This is a preliminary document and may be changed substantially prior to final commercial release of the software described herein. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. This reviewers guide is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. 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Microsoft, Active Directory, IntelliMirror, JScript, MSN, the .Net logo, Outlook,Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual Studio, Win32, Windows, the Windows logo, Windows Media, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Windows .NET Server 2003 Family Reviewer's Guide Abstract Today, more than 60 percent of all servers shipped are shipped with Microsoft® Windows® Server.1 Businesses, governments, and institutions worldwide have embraced the Windows Server platform for its superior business value, both in IT dependability and productivity as well as its sheer ability to be easily transformed among roles as business necessities require and as new opportunities present themselves. Microsoft Windows .NET Server 2003 is the next step forward in the evolution of the Windows Server computing platform. This reviewer‘s guide is an in-depth look at important improvements and new features contained in Windows .NET Server 2003. 1 Q2 FY ‘01 to Q2 FY ‘02 (Q4 CY ‘00 to Q4 CY ‘01). IDC Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, May 2002. Windows .NET Server 2003 Family Reviewer's Guide Windows .NET Server 2003 Family Reviewer's Guide Contents PRODUCT OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. IX Windows .NET Server 2003 Family Creates Value ................................................................................. ix Windows .NET Server 2003 Family Editions: ........................................................................................... x WINDOWS .NET SERVER 2003 FAMILY PRIMER ........................................................ 1 Product Family Editions ............................................................................................................................... 1 Limited-Distribution Editions .................................................................................................................... 1 System Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 3 System Capabilities ................................................................................................................................ 4 Getting Started with Windows .NET Server 2003 ....................................................................................... 5 Manage Your Server Wizard ................................................................................................................... 6 What’s New and Different in Windows .NET Server 2003 .......................................................................... 7 Built for Dependability ............................................................................................................................. 7 Built for Productivity ................................................................................................................................ 7 Built for a Connected World .................................................................................................................... 8 Built for Best Economics ......................................................................................................................... 8 Summary Table of What‘s New and Improved ........................................................................................ 9 What’s .NET About Windows .NET Server 2003 ........................................................................................12 What Has Microsoft Done about Security in Windows .NET Server 2003 ...............................................12 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW .......................................................................................... 14 Active Directory ...........................................................................................................................................14 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................14 Benefits ..................................................................................................................................................14 Features and Improvements ..................................................................................................................15 Improved Management and User Interface ............................................................................................21 Improvements and New Features in Group Policy .................................................................................22 Summary ................................................................................................................................................25 More Information ....................................................................................................................................26 Application Services ....................................................................................................................................27 Windows .NET Server 2003 Family Reviewer's Guide Introduction ............................................................................................................................................27 Benefits ..................................................................................................................................................27 New Features and Improvements ..........................................................................................................27 Summary ................................................................................................................................................32 More Information ....................................................................................................................................32 Clustering .....................................................................................................................................................33 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................33 Benefits ..................................................................................................................................................33 New Features and Improvements ..........................................................................................................33 Server Cluster Features .........................................................................................................................34 Network Load Balancing Features .........................................................................................................37 Summary ................................................................................................................................................38 More Information ....................................................................................................................................39 File and Print Services ................................................................................................................................40 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................40 Benefits ..................................................................................................................................................40 New Features and Improvements ..........................................................................................................40 Enhanced File System Features ............................................................................................................40