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Difference between W2K and W2003 Server

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by kingofthenerds

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Hi,

I have been using windows 2000 server now for quite some time and i am considering upgrading to 2003 server but would like to know why i should?

What are the advantages of upgrading to 2003 and disadvantages of staying with 2000 server?

Also include some disadvantages in upgrading to 2003, and is it compatible with existing network?

Thankyou,
Eli

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by p.j.hutchison

a) New version of Active Directory
b) Domain rename feature (a rebuild on W2000).
b) Volume Shadow Copy feature
c) Remote Desktop (like XP)
d) New Terminal Services setup
e) Faster boot up using Prefetch, DLL caching etc
like Windows XP.
f) Remote Storage, extend storage w/o adding disks e.g.
g) IIS 6 (with built in .NET Framework) which is secure by default.
h) RIS for Client and Server install over n/w
i) Application Server (ASP.NET, IIS) etc.
etc

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