July 2004                             Purchase a copy of this 32 page report

Below is an excerpt of a research report published by Directions on Microsoft, an independent research firm focused exclusively on Microsoft strategy & technology. More samples of our content, as well as a list of upcoming articles and reports are also available.

C O N T E N T S:

• Executive Summary [Free sample chapter]
• Introduction [Free sample chapter]
• Windows Server 2003 Drives Consolidation [Free sample chapter]
• Performance Improvements
• Overview: Performance improvements in Windows Server 2003 result in a processing environment where fewer servers can handle the processing load
• Availability Improvements
• Overview: Without high availability, customers are unlikely to consolidate multiple systems onto fewer servers
• Windows Server Storage
• Overview: Improved support for both local and networked storage devices in Windows Server 2003 facilitates consolidation
• Server Licensing Backs Consolidation
• Overview: Microsoft is not only improving its products, such as Windows Server 2003, to support consolidation but is also working to remove licensing barriers
• Conclusion and Future Considerations
• Overview: Windows Server 2003 provides an excellent starting point for server consolidation but improvements across the Windows Server System are still needed
• Resources
• Overview: Directions on Microsoft Update articles and Research Reports and information from Microsoft and partners' Web sites that provide additional information about consolidation