Windows 2003

Written by Kevin Burr

We at E-LEET Solutions feel that using Windows Server 2003 would be the best operating system for use in their upgraded computer science department server. It provides all of the needed functionality and security that they need. It is also possible for schools to get grants from Microsoft Corporation in order to get the software for free.

We suggest using Windows Server 2003’s Terminal Services to it fullest. This will reduce the cost of the upgrade because instead of buying any new stand alone machines, we plan on using existing machines as thin clients. By doing this it will allow the students to access their information from anywhere on the network with a familiar windows interface. This will make administration activities much more centralized efficient.

Windows Server 2003 makes it easy to implement a storage area network. A storage area network will allow the students to save files onto their own network drive. This will give them a place to store files and turn in homework. This gives even more security because files will be stored in one place that can be backed up on a regular basis.

Each student will also have access to a special network folder where they can create websites. This knowledge of website creation is becoming an extremely important part of working in any professional setting.

For more information on Windows 2003 Server visit these sites:

From Microsoft.com

More information about Terminal Services:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/termserv.mspx

Grant information:

http://www.microsoft.com/industry/publicsector/grants.mspx#EEAA

From Wikipedia.com

More information about IIS:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IIS

More information about SANs:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storage_area_network

More information about Windows:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows