Windows server 2003 sp2 msdn

Download Windows Server 2003 ISO. By clicking on the links given below you download each and every edition of Windows Server 2003. You can also use it for virtualization purposes as well. Windows Server 2003 can support x86 (32-bit) and few of them can support 64-bit based architecture.

It was created to strengthen the security and reliability of the server. The first-ever version of the Windows Server 2003 was released on 24^th April 2003. The server was created by Microsoft Inc. It was the successor of Windows Server 2000 and was the predecessor of Windows Server 2008.

At the start, the server was named “Whistler Server” and was also called “Windows 2002 Server” for a very short time. Later another name was used for a trial period as “Windows .NET Server” or “Windows .NET Server 2003” but in the end, the server was discharged as “Windows server 2003”

The server operating system is highly compatible with Windows Vista. Normally the server operating system is used by enterprises or companies to transfer confidential data to users or employees. As result server operating system is highly targeted by hackers. So, an update is required for each and every user who is using this server operating system. As you will need to keep your server’s security up to date or else there will be a risk of losing data or hacked server will increase.

A total of two service packs were released for Windows Server 2003. The first service pack was released on 24^th April 2003 and the second pack was released on 12 March 2007.

Windows Server 2003 is localized in SP2 which means that there won’t be problems for the users who don’t use English as a primary language. The Windows Server 2003 SP2 supports German, French, Russian, Korean, Chinese (both traditional and simplified), Portuguese and more.

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Versions

Many editions of Windows Server 2003 R1 were introduced as Web, Datacenter, Enterprise, and Standard. Each of the editions was developed for a particular type of business.  Whereas in Windows Server 2003 R2 four editions were released but with different names. Editions of Windows Server 2003 R2 are Express, Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise.

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Installation

1. Download and burn ISO file

The first step will be to download Windows Server 2003 ISO. Then by using the software, you will need to burn that on your external USB drive. Remember that the USB drive should be at least 4GB. As the iso file is burned, reboot your system.

2. BIOS settings

Now, your system will restart. Before your computer reaches the loading screen, you will need to go to the BIOS setting and change the booting sequence to the external drive. save and exit the settings.

3. Hit enter and welcome set up

in this step, you will need to open the file. Here click on Enter and you will reach the welcome screen.

4. Partition

You have reached the partition section. Here format the partition using the NTFS file system and then click on Enter.

5. Region and language

Your system will reboot. After the reboot, you will reach the Regional and Language options. Select the options and click on Next.

6. User name and organization

This is the step where you have to create the user name and organization name you want. There is a chance of being asked for a product key, click on Next without filling any one of the boxes. A warning will pop up, accept and move to the next step.

7. Network setting

You will be moved to Network Settings. In-Network Settings, you will need to choose the Typical settings then click on Next.

8. Workgroup

The last step is to choose one of the options in the workgroup and you are ready to use the server operating system.

Requirements

There is a requirement for a 550MHz processor to run Windows Server 2003 on your computer. In addition to 256MB RAM and 1.5 GB hard disk. External hardware like CD-ROM and super VGA cable of providing 800 x 600 resolution.

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Feature

SPN was introduced to allow admins to use network-based applications in a more effective manner. It was also used to boost server performance and maximize network throughput.

XMLite is available in Windows Server 2003. It is a library that is used by developers on creating high-performance XML-based applications.

Distributed File System (DFS) allows multiple users to share a file between different hosting.

With SAN and iSCSI: your computers can connect to a storage server over LAN and there is no need for a separate fiber channel network. SAN can be created over LAN and iSCSI uses iSCSI to transfer big blocks of data from place to place.

IIS is now secured and by default allows only required services to run. Using IIS can enable or disable the functionality of the server required by administrators.

There is an integrated firewall to reduce capital costs that are necessary to connect to the internet.

With remote access: dial-up users can be protected by the administrator’s policy. It can prevent users’ servers from downloading unnecessary files or updates for applications without the admin’s verification.