Windows Server 2003: The Complete Reference

this new version of Windows won't present an onerous learning curve, because the
basics haven't changed very much. For administrators currently running Windows NT
networks, this fine-tuned version of Microsoft's corporate operating system is so filled
with administrative tools and controls that you've run out of reasons to stay with NT.
Windows Server 2003 Editions
Windows Server 2003 is available in the following four editions:
I Windows 2003 Standard Server
I Windows 2003 Enterprise Server (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
I Windows 2003 Datacenter Server (32-bit and 64-bit versions)
I Windows 2003 Web Server
In this section, I'll present an overview of the distinguishing features for each version.
Standard Edition
Windows Server 2003 Standard edition is suitable for most network chores. It supports
four-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), and 4GB of RAM. You can use Standard
edition for Network Load Balancing (but not for Cluster Services) and for Terminal
Server hosting.
In a large organization, this edition is perfect for file services, supporting Distributed
File System (DFS), Encrypting File System (EFS), and Shadow Copies. You can also use
Standard edition for Remote Installation Services (RIS), and for web services. This
edition can run all network management services, .NET application services, and
multimedia. You can use Standard edition as an all-purpose server for departmental
and small-site locations. For small organizations, Standard edition works well in any
role, from providing file and print services, to acting as a domain controller.
Enterprise Edition
Enterprise edition is "muscled up" to meet all the needs of businesses of all sizes.
It supports eight-way SMP, 32GB of RAM in the 32-bit version, and 64GB of RAM
in the 64-bit version. It supports server clusters, handling up to eight nodes.
Its ability to scale makes it a good choice for any role in a large organization,
offering a solid base for applications, web services (especially if you need web clusters),
and infrastructure management.
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