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.
Minimum System Requirements
- 133MHz CPU (550MHz Recommended)
- 128MB RAM (256MB RAM Recommended)
- 1.5GB Freed Hard Drive Space
This is OEM software which is a non-returnable copy of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard R2.
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