Introducing Microsoft Windows Server(TM) 2003

Windows Server 2003 will provide a more secure and economical platform for doing business than earlier versions of Windows.

• Lower costs.

  Lower costs result from simplified security management processes such as access control lists, Credential Manager, and PKI.

• Implementation of open standards.

  The IEEE 802.1X protocol makes it easy to secure wireless LANs from the threat of eavesdropping within your business environment. For more information about other supported standards, see RFCs 3280, 2797, 2527, and 2459 and public key cryptography standards (PKCS) 1, 5, 8, 10, and 12.

• Protection for mobile computers and other new devices.

  Security features such as Encrypting File System (EFS), certificate services, and automatic smart card enrollment make it easier to secure a full range of devices. EFS is the core technology for encrypting and decrypting files stored on NTFS volumes . Only the user who encrypts a protected file can open the file and work with it. Certificate Services is the part of the core operating system that allows a business to act as its own certification authority (CA) and issue and manage digital certificates. Automatic certificate enrollment and self-registration authority features provide enhanced security for enterprise users by adding another layer of authentication; this is in addition to simplified security processes for security-conscious organizations.