Extensive Windows 2003 Server Review

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WiNBETA got a nice Windows 2003 Server Review ... thanks C0ld

Who says Winbeta is just about sharing betas with the world? We present to you definitive proof that we do actually use this software. Covering everything from the differences between 2003 and Windows 2000 Servers, to an overview of the new features included in Windows 2003. You'll find a basic review and feature list in the following article. Although tweaks and tips weren't the focus, you will find a compelling argument to upgrade from the Windows 2000 series servers. Enjoy.

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News source: WinBeta.Org

How many beta builds of Windows Server 2003 have there been?
The development team creates a new build each night, and at checkpoints creates interim builds that are made available to beta testers. Beta 1, Beta 2, Beta 3, RC1 and RC2 are the key development milestones.

How many beta testers were there for Windows Server 2003?
Nearly 300,000 customers, partners, OEMs, developers and other testers had access to the beta releases, beginning with Beta 2.

What product line does Windows Server 2003 follow?
Windows Server 2003 is the best upgrade for Windows 2000 Server and Windows NT4 customers. The next product to follow Windows Server 2003 will be Blackcomb.

What's the current timeline for the first service Pack for Windows Server 2003?
This information is not yet available.

What flavors of Windows Server 2003 are there?
There are currently four editions of Windows Server 2003: Web Edition, Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition and Datacenter Edition. The Enterprise and Datacenter Editions will be available in both 32- and 64-bit versions.

Does Microsoft support Windows Server 2003 when modified as per Neowin Workstation Guide?
Windows Server 2003 is a server product.

(1 reply) #1 Jason on 20 Mar 2003 - 17:06

I wouldn't say extensive I would say acceptable. At least it "trys" to mention some of the important features and not how to dumb it down for games etc.

Last edited by 9969 on 20 Mar 2003 - 17:14

#1.1 jkuy9 on 20 Mar 2003 - 17:10

Pretty nice review. Doesn't really touch on anything that a sysadmin would find interesting except a few tiny sections such as Shadow Copying, then again it isn't written for a sysadmin, it is written for the average home user who just wants a copy

(5 replies) #2 antareus on 20 Mar 2003 - 17:13

Woohoo, bring on the ignorant masses of people running a server OS in a workstation role just so they can post their desktops on the net! Don't forget to enable the version number display to reinforce your eliteness!

#2.1 Mr magoo on 20 Mar 2003 - 17:14

100 million sperm.... and you made it....

#2.2 antareus on 20 Mar 2003 - 17:15

[neoquote=#2.1 by Mr magoo]100 million sperm.... and you made it.... [/neoquote] Hey, sorry if I hit a nerve. But it gets real old seeing warez kiddies running around with stuff like Win2k AS and complaining that their games don't work on there.

#2.3 MZatko55 on 20 Mar 2003 - 19:53

Very very true. The best is posting your system specs as a signature to forum posts. Classic.

#2.4 Jason on 20 Mar 2003 - 20:00

Who actually cares about others computer spec's ? I find doing that completely stupid.

#2.5 gameguy34 on 20 Mar 2003 - 20:46

i agree, what's the point? OOOOO... you have 20gb more hard drive space than i do........ [B]WHO CARES?????[/B]

#3 creamhackered on 20 Mar 2003 - 17:14

Yeh not a bad review, Highlights mainly the cosmetic and small changes.

#4 Arnaudt on 20 Mar 2003 - 17:19

It's a decent review ... nothing extensive or nothing that we don't know but it's a good try from our friends at winbeta ...

(4 replies) #5 FISKER_Q on 20 Mar 2003 - 18:00

How can it be a review when its not out yet? Anyways, i like most of the new features in 2003 Server. But i dont think it would be something people should learn to be sysadm in. Its all to easy to use and when the sysadm gets fired from his job and gets recruited at a firm using linux servers he might be surprised. Maybe(atleast here) there should be mandantory Linux and 2k server knowledge. That should cover the most basic needs.

#5.1 creamhackered on 20 Mar 2003 - 18:09

No more new features will be added now lol. Its days away from being RTM'd.

#5.2 FISKER_Q on 20 Mar 2003 - 18:12

I know but a prebeta almost being rtm doesnt make it final or released.

#5.3 briangw on 20 Mar 2003 - 18:57

Well, since it's been feature complete for some time (and the review was more into features than anything else), I think it's safe to say that the review won't be any different from reviews after the RTM copy is released.

#5.4 Jason on 20 Mar 2003 - 19:19

To be fully competant on 2003 Server ALL its features need learning and practicing with. I wouldn't employ anyone who couldn't demonstrate any thing in 2003 Server I asked them to show me. I am a 2000 Sys admin and intend on learning all of its features.

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(1 reply) #6 Breach on 21 Mar 2003 - 00:24

Eliteness right :-) Come on. It's just an improved XP with services on-top, server OS, right, whatever... Of course I'd rather run an optimized XP than a bloatware bug-ridden XP. And about eliteness, hehe, back in the days running BitchX on OpenBSD was a sign of IRC 1337ness, posting desktops of win32 would doubtedly impress anyone worth it

#6.1 JaggedFlame on 21 Mar 2003 - 13:53

Do you make up crap about every OS you've never used correctly?

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