HP ProLiant DL140 Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant - Page 3

Simplified Branch Server Management Simplified Branch Server Management or Branch Office is new in Windows Server 2003 R2. The Branch Office framework allows for the deployment of key server functionality to server locations through the following technologies: • Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R) - Provides robust multi-master file replication services that are scalable and efficient. DFS-R allows for multiple replication topologies and increases Wide Area Network (WAN) efficiency via Remote Differential Compression (RDC) that allows data to be stored should a WAN connection fail. Once the connection is restored, the data is forwarded across the WAN. • Advanced Compression Technologies - Remote Differential Compression (RDC) is capable of replicating only the changes needed to ensure global file consistency, reducing the time it takes to send updates across the WAN. • Enhanced Management Tools - Microsoft updated the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 2.1 to allow for enterprise-wide administration of file and print services. In addition, the Print Management Console feature gives the administrator an enhanced view of the network's printer topology. It also allows the branch server to function as a print server. Finally, Distributed File System Namespaces (DFS-N) allows easier management of file system roots within the network, presenting shared folders to users as a grouping called "Namespace". • Centralized Data Stores - The Centralized Data Stores feature allows for one site to be the data center that distributes all necessary changes to other sites, minimizing the amount of bandwidth required to distribute changes. • Increased End-User Productivity - The branch office server functions as the local server for end users to access data and applications. The user is sent to the central server when the local server becomes unresponsive. Identity Management Web Services have become a vital part of an organization's infrastructure. Companies today need the ability to collaborate with their partners, suppliers and customers to help increase revenue growth, reduce operational costs and improve end-user satisfaction. Windows Server 2003 R2 offers the following Identity Management applications to help achieve these goals: • Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) - Extends Active Directory to assist collaboration with partners, and suppliers. ADFS makes it possible for organizations to share a user's identity information securely via federation trusts. • Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) - Provides Enhancements to ADAM that was introduced with Windows Server 2003. ADAM provides Directory Services for applications. • UNIX Identity Management - Integration of Windows and UNIX-based Network Information Service (NIS) via password synchronization. Efficient Storage Management Microsoft introduces two new features for Storage Management with Windows Server 2003 R2: • File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) - Provides storage management tools that allow administrators to manage, report, screen files, and enforce quotas to volumes and folders stored on the server. • Storage Manager for SANs - Enables customers to provision storage for one or more subsystems on a Storage Area Network (SAN). Administrators are able to provision Fibre Channel and Internet SCSI (iSCSI) storage subsystems using the Microsoft Virtual Disk Technology (VDS). 3