Windows® Storage Server 2003 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 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
includes advanced availability features such as
point-in-time data copies, replication and
server clustering. Because the server solutions
are preconfigured, they can be deployed out of
the box in minutes and the Web-based user
interface makes management easy. The server
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. Preconfigured Windows Storage Server
2003 solutions are available from original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in sizes ranging
from a few hundred gigabytes (GBs) to several
terabytes.
File serving Deploy a
dedicated file and print server to address your
growing storage requirements. Data protection
features and support for multiple file protocols
make Windows Storage Server 2003 the ideal
solution for heterogeneous file serving.
Server consolidation
Consolidate multiple file servers
to reduce costs and improve availability.
Windows Storage Server 2003 is a proven solution
for server consolidation, with customers
benefiting from reliability, manageability and
lower total cost of ownership (TCO). And with
the release of the Microsoft Windows Storage
Server feature pack, Microsoft Exchange Server
2003 databases can now be safely consolidated to
Windows Storage Server devices.
Backup, restore and
replication Benefit from the rapid
restoration of stored data. Windows Storage
Server 2003 can be used for backup of multiple
production servers without taking them offline.
Third-party solutions from industry partners can
help to ensure high data availability through
replication across multiple sites.
Integration with Storage Area
Networks Provide a highly scalable
file serving environment while making full use
of existing storage area network (SAN)
investments. Integration with the Active
Directory service makes possible data security
and ease of management.
Exchange support Deploy
file, print and Exchange Server 2003 data, up to
1500 Exchange seats, onto well-managed, reliable
servers that provide good performance and low
operating cost. |