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Optimizing Server 2003 for workstation use and function
Its common knowledge that Windows server 2003 is on the of the most stable server platforms available. Its stability is said to rival that of Linux.
Here's a guide to remove all or most of the server like traits and have it function much like XP pro with many more features and much more speed and stability.
My experience with Server 2003 has been with the enterprise.
Walkthroughs and workings the inner workings of Windows Server 2003
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Windows 2003 support forum (temporary until we get some more info, if this is prohibited by the TOS someone tell me
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http://forums.windowsitpro.com/web/f...=50&entercat=y
http://win2k3.msfn.org/ <--- Walkthrough
Most of that ^^^^ in a program(listed here), I suggest doing the registry edits etc. It gives you more of an understanding of how Server 2003 can be used.
http://labmice.techtarget.com/windows2003/default.htm <--- Support page (various links to MS web page catagorised)
How to disable windows event tracker by kc-tr
TOOLS/UTILITES
Some more utility's: (brought to you by -iceblade^)
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Workstation easy conversion exe:
Server 2003 workstation .exe
Its about 500kb's and you can edit some hard to find features easily
(I suggest doing the registry edits etc. It gives you more of an understanding of how Server 2003 can be used.)
(Props to probn for finding the conversion.exe
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Toolkit from microsoft.com
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(Server 2003 tool pack link and list on post #48 )
Helpful info on Server 2003 (the specifics)
I "dug" up some more info off wiki
Link to wiki article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_server_2003
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The main difference between Standard Edt. and Enterprise Edt. are the features, a comparison would be XP home to XP pro.
Server 2003 free trial! WWW>> Here
You need an account on the Microsoft website. Here is where you sign in and download the ISO.
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List of questionable games that may not run on Server 2003 normaly(tested by peoplez):
Battlefield:Vietnam
Diablo II
cs:1.6<(works?) - DOD - HL1
Redalert 2
Company of Heros
2Moons
Its common knowledge that Windows server 2003 is on the of the most stable server platforms available. Its stability is said to rival that of Linux.
Here's a guide to remove all or most of the server like traits and have it function much like XP pro with many more features and much more speed and stability.
My experience with Server 2003 has been with the enterprise.
Walkthroughs and workings the inner workings of Windows Server 2003
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
Windows 2003 support forum (temporary until we get some more info, if this is prohibited by the TOS someone tell me
http://forums.windowsitpro.com/web/f...=50&entercat=y
http://win2k3.msfn.org/ <--- Walkthrough
Most of that ^^^^ in a program(listed here), I suggest doing the registry edits etc. It gives you more of an understanding of how Server 2003 can be used.
http://labmice.techtarget.com/windows2003/default.htm <--- Support page (various links to MS web page catagorised)
How to disable windows event tracker by kc-tr
TOOLS/UTILITES
Some more utility's: (brought to you by -iceblade^)
Quote:
| Server to windows xp conversion Working link |
Server 2003 workstation .exe
Its about 500kb's and you can edit some hard to find features easily
(I suggest doing the registry edits etc. It gives you more of an understanding of how Server 2003 can be used.)
(Props to probn for finding the conversion.exe
Toolkit from microsoft.com
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| Overview: The Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools are a set of tools to help administrators streamline management tasks such as troubleshooting operating system issues, managing Active Directory®, configuring networking and security features, and automating application deployment. |
Helpful info on Server 2003 (the specifics)
I "dug" up some more info off wiki
Link to wiki article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_server_2003
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| Standard Edition: Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition is aimed towards small to medium sized businesses. Flexible and versatile, Standard Edition supports file and printer sharing, offers secure Internet connectivity, and allows centralized desktop application deployment. This edition of Windows will run on up to 4 processors with up to 4 GB RAM. 64-bit versions are also available for the AMD64Intel clone of that same architecture, EM64T (called, collectively, x64 by Microsoft). The 64-bit version of Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition is capable of addressing up to 32 GB of RAM and it also supports Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA), something the 32-bit version does not. architecture and the Enterprise Edition: Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition is aimed towards medium to large businesses. It is a full-function server operating system that supports up to eight processors and provides enterprise-class features such as eight-node clustering using Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) software and support for up to 32 GB of memory. Enterprise Edition also comes in 64-bit versions for the Itanium and x64 architectures. The 64-bit version of Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition [64-bit] is capable of addressing up to 1 Terabyte (1024 GB) of RAM. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions support Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA). It also provides the ability to hot-add supported hardware. |
Server 2003 free trial! WWW>> Here
You need an account on the Microsoft website. Here is where you sign in and download the ISO.
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| Windows Server 2003 R2 Trial Software Downloads •Windows Server 2003 R2 Trial Software Trial software for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 R2 is available for 180-day evaluation. Register to order a CD or to download the trial software. Also server 2003 is targeted a good deal less by virus's than say XP. Windows server only makes up a marginal percentile of the total OS's compared to XP. |
Battlefield:Vietnam
Diablo II
cs:1.6<(works?) - DOD - HL1
Redalert 2
Company of Heros
2Moons
