Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 R2, a software update to the Windows Server 2003 operating system, makes it easier and more cost effective to extend connectivity and control to identities, locations, data, and applications throughout and beyond your organization.
Built on Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows Server 2003 R2 takes advantage of the stability and security of the code base while extending connectivity and control into new areas. With Windows Server 2003 R2, you get the following improvements:
- Identity and access management
- Branch office server management
- Storage setup and management
- Application development inside and outside your organization’s traditional boundaries
For more information about Windows Server 2003 R2, see the Microsoft Web site. (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=45560)
This topic describes the following new components that you can install with Windows Server 2003 R2. This topic also provides links to more information about each.
Server Manageability
- Administration Tools Packs
- Hardware Management
- MMC 3.0
Features for Active Directory
- Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM)
- Active Directory Federation Services
Disk and File Management Features
- Branch Office
- Distributed File System (DFS)
- Common Log File System (CLFS)
- File Server Management
- File Server Resource Manager
- Microsoft Services for Network File System
- Storage Management for SANs
Printer and Protocol Support
- Print Management
Microsoft .NET Framework
- Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0
Internet and E-Mail Services and Features
- Windows Sharepoint Services
UNIX Interoperability
- Identity Management for UNIX
- Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications