
NET Framework, the OS was finally released as "Windows Server 2003". After Microsoft chose to focus the ".NET" branding on the.

When first announced in 2000, it was known by its codename "Whistler Server" it was named "Windows 2002 Server" for a brief time in mid-2001, followed by "Windows. The product went through several name changes during the course of development. Windows Server 2003 brought in enhanced Active Directory compatibility and better deployment support to ease the transition from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Professional. It was made more compatible with Windows NT 4.0 domain-based networking. Windows Server 2003 includes compatibility modes to allow older applications to run with greater stability. Unlike Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003's default installation has none of the server components enabled, to reduce the attack surface of new machines. Windows Server 2003 is the follow-up to Windows 2000, incorporating compatibility and other features from Windows XP.

It is also part of the Windows NT family of operating systems and was released on April 24, 2003. Windows Server 2003 is the second version of Windows Server operating system produced by Microsoft.

“Windows Small Business Server 2003” (including R2):

Mainstream support ended on October 11, 2011 Windows Storage Server 2003 (including R2): Mainstream support ended on July 13, 2010 Trialware and volume licensing, with client access licenses Īll editions except Windows Storage Server 2003 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 (including R2): Service Pack 2 () / March 13, 2007 14 years ago ( )
