Features for Management, Security, and Best Performance

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Features for management, security, and best performance

The features in the Windows Server 2003 family ensure that data access, storage, and exchange comply with your needs while providing strong security and performance.

For links to more information about the features in this release, see New Features.

This section covers:

• Server reliability

• Server availability

• Server scalability

• Server manageability

• Performance and tuning features

• Authentication and smart card support

• Additional security features

• Remote management

• Maintenance and product updates

• Internationalization features