Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 is a dedicated file and print server based on Windows Server™ 2003 that is designed for dependability, seamless integration, and best value in networked storage. Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 integrates with existing infrastructures and supports heterogeneous file serving as well as backup and replication of stored data. Windows Storage Server is also an ideal solution for consolidating multiple file servers into a single solution that enables cost reduction and policy-based management of storage resources.
Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 includes advanced availability features such as point-in-time data copies, replication1, and server clustering. Because Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 solutions are preconfigured, they can be deployed out of the box in minutes, and the Web-based user interface makes management easy. Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 integrates with existing infrastructures, so enterprises can make full use of commonly-used network environments and standard management software, as well as the Active Directory® service.
Features:
- Publishing files from centralised hubs to branch office
- Replicating files branch locations for backup, fault tolerance, or cross-publishing
- Efficiently managing printers, printer drivers, and print queues in branch offices
- Single instance storage to reduce storage capacity needs and simplify storage management
- Increase collaboration and consolidated storage with SharePoint Services
Uses:
- File and print serving consolidation
- SAN gateways for file services
- Disk target for backup
- Miscellaneous storage server solutions with qualifying embedded application(s)
What's New in Windows Storage Server 2003 R2
- Volume Shadow Copy Services (VSS) for enhanced data protection through high-fidelity backups, rapid data restores, and data transport
- Improved file serving performance for faster Server Message Block (SMB) and Network File System (NFS) file serving
- Multipath I/O (MPIO) support for improved availability and load balancing
- Better integration with storage area networks (SANs), including the capability of being a gateway to multivendor SANs
- Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) support to enable connectivity to IP targets and IP SANs
- New to the Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 feature pack release, Windows Storage Server Devices can now be used to consolidate Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 databases.
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