Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition helps you to increase the effectiveness of your computing operation while reducing IT costs. New features simplify and improve branch server management, storage management, and identity and access management. Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition is the ideal multipurpose network operating system for the everyday needs of organizations of all sizes, but especially small businesses and workgroups.
The R2 edition builds upon the success of the original release. Protect your network with the advanced security features of Service Pack 1. Use the Security Configuration Wizard to create security policies based on a servers role. Implement other features to protect against malicious code and activate security updates at installation. Improved file replication and centralized printer management removes the need for local administration and backup in branch offices. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a cumulative service pack that includes the latest updates and provides enhancements to security and stability. In addition, it adds new features and updates to existing Windows Server 2003 features and utilities.
Main Features
Benefits. Building upon the increased security, reliability, and performance provided by Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Server 2003 R2 extends connectivity and control to local and remote resources. Organizations can benefit from reduced costs and increased efficiencies gained through enhanced management and control over resources across the enterprise.
Simplified Branch Server Management. Windows Server 2003 R2 allows you to maintain the performance, availability, and productivity benefits of a local branch office server while avoiding issues typically associated with branch office server solutions such as connectivity limitation and management overhead.
Improved Identity and Access Management. Windows Server 2003 R2 includes Active Directory Federation Services, which is designed to help administrators address identity management challenges by making it possible for organizations to share a user’s identity information more securely across security boundaries. Windows Server 2003 R2 also provides UNIX password synchronization, which helps integrate servers running Windows and UNIX by simplifying the process of maintaining secure passwords.
Reduced Storage Management Costs. Windows Server 2003 R2 includes new tools designed to provide a centralized view of storage; simplified storage planning, provisioning and maintenance; and improved monitoring and reporting.
Rich Web Platform. Windows Server 2003 R2 enables businesses to extend their infrastructure over the Web while reducing development and management costs through enhancements delivered with Windows Server 2003 SP1, x64 Editions, Windows SharePoint Services, .NET Framework 2.0, and Internet Information Services 6.0.
Remote Access. Dial-up users can be quarantined via administrator policy. They can be prevented from accessing the network until their system is verified to have administrator-specified software, such as virus detection updates.
System Requirements
Hard Disk 1.5GB Freed Hard Drive Space.
Memory 128MB RAM (256MB RAM Recommended).
Processor 133MHz CPU (550MHz Recommended).
Platform Windows Server 2003.
DISCLAIMER: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) versions sell at lower prices because they do not include phone support from the manufacturer. All of the OEM software that we sell to end-users is bundled with the FREE qualifying hardware that guarantees your software is legally licensed and we offer Installation Support in case you need it.
