Win2003 Server Standard As Workstation

NETWizz · Posted: 29 Jun 2005 04:55:46 pm Post subject:

I am tired of XP, so I am going to switch to Windows 2003 Workstation.

I stopped by Fry's today and purchased 1 Lincence for it and already got it activeated.

I am now doing windows update but have a lot more to do.

I have a screenshot now, and will have another one when I am done.

Brazucs · Posted: 29 Jun 2005 05:22:18 pm Post subject:

What are the advantages of 2003 over XP?

NETWizz · Posted: 30 Jun 2005 06:32:02 pm Post subject:

Well for starters, Widnows 2003 has a newer kernel and sligthly better memory management.

e.g. XP is to Linux 2.4 as 2003 is to 2.6

In addition, it is a bit more stable too.

Now for the major advantages:
TCP/IP supports a lot more concurrent connections!
2003 is better for running services like Apache2 or IIS.
It can run Exchnage, Oracle, or just about any other service better too.
E.g. MySQL will even perform a lot better on it!
2003 has a better security model with smarter default permissions.
IntelliMirror is included.
It supports a more complete File/Print sharing
Can become an Active Directory Domain Controller if DCPROMO is run.
Can run services such as DHCP/DNS

It also has some disadvantages too:
Costs more.
Cannot run games well mainly because many games detect server and get pissed off.
AntiVirus software usually won't install unless it is corporate version because you are supposed to pay more to protecte a server.
Does not do fast user switching (I don't think)

NETWizz · Posted: 01 Jul 2005 01:42:06 am Post subject:

I figured I would take some after screenshots.

Here they are.

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leofox · Posted: 01 Jul 2005 02:26:29 am Post subject:

NETWizz · Posted: 01 Jul 2005 04:44:10 am Post subject:

Actually, it depends on the priority class and the processes that are running in relation to CPU power.

In addition, there should be an additional 256 MB ram for each logged on user.

If you think that is bad, wait till you see terminal services. 2003 server can support multiple active users.

It really is better than XP; however, I do not think it is better for the general public. I still think everyday people should stick with XP. Probably XP home for your average Umpa Loompa.

XP Pro for joining a Domain, doing advanced networking, that sort of stuff.

koolmansam375 · Advanced Member Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 254

NETWizz · Posted: 02 Jul 2005 06:57:13 pm Post subject:

The Theme comes with Tablet PC edition and Media Center Edition.

I actually manually unzipped the .exe for tablet PC and copied the theme files to the correct place. Now, there is another appearance update to the theme, and it is officially released for xp.

Best of all, no Windows Files get replaced. e.g. no cracks, no signed file changes... It comes directly from Microsoft, so you know it is as safe as you can get.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/c...dd9f/royale.zip

Download, unzip and execute.

It will add another wapplaper, set variousl options such as the icons to use, ... sounds.. (even though they are the same)...

After install, you have to go to the display properties and change the theme to Royal.

Oh, to use themes with Windows Server 2003, you have to turn on and start the theme service via services.msc.

wrigley · Advanced Member Joined: 19 May 2004 Posts: 399

WOW!! That is nice! Thx Very Happy

NETWizz · Posted: 03 Jul 2005 10:08:45 pm Post subject:

Best of all, it is pure Microsoft

You can also get official Microsoft desktop background too. You can even get the longhorn ones.

wrigley · Advanced Member Joined: 19 May 2004 Posts: 399

where would one get the others? I can't seem to find them on the microsoft website

NETWizz · Posted: 04 Jul 2005 06:39:14 pm Post subject:

There is only that one theme. Well maybe we can get Aero to work with XP, but that is doubtful.

Anyway, by backgrounds I mean wallpapers. You can easiliy find official MS wallpapers from the next version of Windows and use them on XP, 98, 2000, or even MacOS

koolmansam375 · Advanced Member Joined: 09 Oct 2004 Posts: 254

leofox · Posted: 06 Jul 2005 09:15:57 am Post subject:

Is that sarcasm Jbirk? :P

Now seriously, Microsoft probably makes sure that nothing from their site has a virus in it other than windows.

NETWizz · Posted: 07 Jul 2005 01:22:28 am Post subject:

I figure What the heck. May as well trust them because they can do anything they want to our PCs running Windows.

What do you think Automatic Update is for?

I will tell you:
When dooms day comes, they will be able to shutdown the Internet and all PCs with one update!

Think about it. they can make any executable file and get 99% of all Windows hosts to run it at their will. That gives MS the power to down all Winodws computers!

leofox · Posted: 07 Jul 2005 04:57:14 am Post subject:

Luckily i still have linux CD's lying around everywhere...

aforsy · Posted: 09 Jul 2005 01:01:58 pm Post subject:

well, what if they put in some sneaky something-or-other that overloads your hardware to the point of burn-out? eh? what then?

yeah, that's what i thought... :ninja: :ninja:

NETWizz · Posted: 09 Jul 2005 06:50:16 pm Post subject:

wrigley · Advanced Member Joined: 19 May 2004 Posts: 399

Yeah, know what you mean, I had SO much trouble also trying to clone my gold fish.

btw. have you guys ever been here: www.mslinux.org a little old I know, but SO much fun still Very Happy

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