Windows Server 2003 Beginner's Guide

Author: Hanikat
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: The much-anticipated Microsoft server product, Windows Server 2003, was officially released in China on May 22, 2003. Windows Server 2003 is a highly efficient infrastructure platform, capable of being used to provide software-driven solutions for interconnected applications, network systems, and Web services across a wide range from workgroups to data centers. The Windows Server 2003 network operating system, which is easy to deploy, manage, and use, can help you create a secure IT infrastructure to provide a strong application platform for interconnected solutions and information infrastructure. This book is a comprehensive and formal initial exploration of Windows Server 2003.
Book Features
This book is the first exploration of the Windows Server 2003 network operating system. It provides a broad introduction to this powerful new operating system, including new Web services and components, security, networking technologies, Active Directory, directory services, Internet Information Services, support for IPv6, and more. The book contains all the information and tools needed for upgrades from Windows NT or Windows 2000, making it indispensable for IT professionals during initial planning.
Book Purpose
The primary purpose of this book is to introduce the product features, key advantages, and core technologies of the Windows Server 2003 family. The Windows Server 2003 series builds upon the advanced technologies of Windows 2000 Server and makes them easier to deploy, manage, and use. As a result, the efficient architecture of Windows Server 2003 helps make your network a strategic asset for your organization. This book is not a guide to the operation and application of Windows Server 2003 but focuses on the advanced features and technologies introduced in Windows Server 2003 compared to previous server products. You can view this book as a stepping stone to fully understand and master Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 has significantly improved in performance, productivity, and security compared to previous versions. This book explains the improvements of this powerful network operating system, including advanced technologies for Web services and components, security, networking, Active Directory services, Microsoft Internet Information Services, support for IPv6, and more. The book provides all the information and tools needed to understand, evaluate, and begin planning the deployment of Windows Server 2003, as well as whether to upgrade from Microsoft Windows NT Server or Windows 2000 Server.
This book is suitable for various IT professionals who need to understand the product, deployment, upgrade, testing, and new enhanced features of the Windows Server 2003 family.