Windows Server 2003

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by Derrick Story
Network Newsletter for 05/06/2003

Dear Readers,

What was once to be named Windows .NET Server has been released as Windows Server 2003. According to our ONDotnet editor, Shawn Wildermuth, the name change didn't affect the many features that the .NET developer should be salivating over. In his article, "What's New in Windows Server 2003," he counts down the top ten features that will interest .NET developers.

I won't give away his number one reason to get excited about Windows Server 2003, but I will mention that Shawn covers: .NET Framework 1.1, Windows System Resource Manager, XML-Based IIS 6.0 Metabase, and Active Directory Application Mode... among others.

And speaking of .NET development, if you're in the game, be sure to stop by our ONDotnet.com site. Shawn publishes weekly feature articles and maintains a news and weblogs bucket. There will always be something of interest waiting for you there.

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Until next week,
Derrick

Derrick Story
O'Reilly Network Technical Editor
derrick@oreilly.com

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