Windows 2003 Vs Windows 2000

1. In 2003 server we can change the domain name at any time without rebulding the domain, but in 2000 we have to rebuld the entire domain to change the domain name.

2. windows 2003 support SHADOW COPIES ..A new tool for file recovery.

3. Window 2003 server includes IIS server in it That is the biggest advantage on top of better file system management.

4. Windows 2000 support maximum 10 users access shared folder at a time through network, but in win2003 there is no limitation.

5. Additional features in Windows Server 2003 include:
• Increased dependability
• Built-in support for web services
• Common language runtime reduces the number of bugs and security holes caused by common programming mistakes
• Increased security for Internet connections
• Support for both 32-bit and 64-bit processors (depending on the version)
• Symmetric multi-processing support for up to 64 processors

6. When installing terminal services for win2000 u r prompted to select application server functions or administrative functions sets can be installed sequently on one server but it performs only one function at one time.but in 2003 still distinguishes between application and administrative servicesbut installation and management are now consolidated.

7. In Win 2003 Server we can apply more Group policies.

8. In Win 2003 Server Active Directory also contain more features.

9. There are 4 types of Editions available in Win 2003 server
1.Windows 2003 server standard Edition.
2.Windows 2003 server Enterprise Edition.
3.Windows 2003 server Web Edition.
4.Windows 2003 server Datacenter Edition.

10. In 2000 it supports of 8 processors and 64 GB RAM (In 2000 Advance Server) whereas in 2003 supports up to 64 processors and max of 512GB RAM.

11. 2000 doesn’t support Dot net whereas 2003 Supports Microsoft .NET 2.0

12. In 2000 there is complexality in administering Complex networks whereas 2003 is easy administration in all & Complex networks.

13. 2000 Supports 4-node clustering and 2003 supports 8-node clustering.

14. 2003 has service called Windows Share point Services (It is an integrated portfolio of collaboration and communication services designed to connect people, information, processes, and systems both within and beyond the organizational firewall.)

15. 2003 has Improved Print management compared to 2000 server.