[AccessD] OT: Server versions (X-posted to dba-Tech)

Andy,

W2003 Server includes IIS6 and the .NET framework as part of the installation. It is also "more paranoid" than any of the previous NT versions. IIS5 which is included in W2K server is more forgiving which might compromise security. W2003 server also has a better implementation of Terminal Server.

I use both versions. On my notebook PC which is my main development machine running on an IBM TP 900Mhz with 512Mb RAM I have W2K server. On my home PC which is my "play machine" I am running W2003 server on a P4 2.5Ghz with 512Mb RAM.

Eric

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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Andy Lacey
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 4:44 AM
To: Dba
Subject: [AccessD] OT: Server versions (X-posted to dba-Tech)


Posted this question on dba-Tech. If anyone here has any input I'd be
grateful, but would be best if you could reply direct to me or to dba-Tech,
so as not to annoy other Access-only members.

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Dear all
Your advice is sought.

If a customer was thinking of upgrading from NT4 Server would the consensus
of opinion be to go to W2003 Server or W2000 Server? I ask because he has a
mix of W98 and W2K clients so is familiar with W2K and is therefore drawn to
W2K Server (still just about available to buy). But it will no doubt have a
shorter life than W2003 Server. So that is one point in W2003 Server's
favour, but what are the other pros and cons?

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Andy Lacey
http://www.minstersystems.co.uk


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