Windows Server 2003 operating systems take the best of Windows 2000 Server technology and make it easier to deploy, manage, and use. The result: a highly productive infrastructure that helps make your network a strategic asset for your organization. As of March 28, 2005, all Windows Server 2003 operating systems ship with Windows Server Service Pack 1 (SP1). Windows Server 2003 SP1 provides enhanced security, increased reliability, and a simplified administration to help enterprise customers across all industries.

Microsoft Windows Server R2 Enterprise Edition is the premier platform for business-critical applications. Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition builds on the standard features found in the Windows Server 2003 R2 family by adding features designed to increase the reliability scalability, security, and manageability of enterprise applications. This paper provides an introduction to the major technical features in Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition and discusses the application of those features to mission-critical applications, such as e-mail, databases, and business applications.

Included in this document:

* Introduction
* Key Features
o Reliability
o Scalability
o Security
* Mission-Critical Applications
o E-Mail
o Databases
o Business Applications
* Conclusion
* Appendices
o Requirements
o Pricing and Licensing
o Other Versions of Windows Server 2003
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