Windows Server 2003 R2 Now Available

Learn about the new comprehensive product line that offers greater protection and control through integration with your existing IT infrastructure.

Tap into the power of Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003, which brings high-performance computing (HPC) to the desktop and workgroup level in a familiar Windows-based development environment. Running on commodity x64-based computers, Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 accelerates time-to-insight by providing an HPC platform that is simple to deploy, operate, and integrate with existing infrastructure and tools.

Virtual Lab Express is the fastest and easiest way to try out Microsoft products and the TechNet Virtual Lab environment. These are free, 30-minute overviews of some of your favorite Microsoft products and developer tools.

In this virtual lab, you'll have the opportunity to road-test new and improved features and functionality of Windows Server 2003, including performance, management, and usability enhancements to Microsoft Active Directory. In addition, hands-on labs provide guidance in scripting, Rights Management Services (RMS) and more.

Learn about the upcoming version of Microsoft Windows Server, code-named "Longhorn," designed for Intel Itanium-based servers, and the three workloads for which it is optimized.

Check out the results of a study conducted to determine the total cost of ownership (TCO) for six common workloads on three Microsoft server operating environments (Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003).

Keep your Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 skills and knowledge up to date with tips and best practices from Microsoft subject matter experts. Check out a variety of webcasts about new features and scenarios in Windows Server 2003 R2 or getting the most out of the management and administration features.