Windows Server 2003 R2 Release Candidate 0

 

I’ve just spotted it and thought you might be interested in trying it out.  You can try Windows Server 2003 R2 RC0 and extend your connectivity and control to data and applications throughout and beyond your organization.

 

Windows Server 2003 R2, an update release of the Windows Server 2003 operating system, makes it easier and more cost effective to extend connectivity and control to identities, locations, data, and applications throughout and beyond your organization.

 

Built on Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), R2 takes advantage of the stability and security of a proven code base while extending connectivity and control into new areas. With Windows Server 2003 R2, you get:

 

Improved identity and access management across security boundaries. Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) provides improved total cost of ownership (TCO) and better security when collaborating with partners or deploying internet-facing web applications.

 

Improved branch office server management. The improved replication saves bandwidth and removes the need for backup in branches.

 

Efficient storage setup and management. IT generalists can appreciate the simplified storage area network (SAN).