Microsoft KB Archive/818648

= White Paper: Windows Server 2003 Program Reliability =

Article ID: 818648

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition

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SUMMARY
This white paper discusses how Windows Server 2003 is enhanced to promote maximum reliability and around-the-clock availability. It outlines the features that allow administrators to proactively manage processes to prevent server downtime. It describes failover services and clustering technologies that work together with Network Load Balancing and Windows Clustering to help maximize uptime. These services combine to insulate an IT infrastructure from program and service failures.

To view this white paper, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/serverroles/appserver/apprel.mspx

Topics That Are Included in This White Paper

 * Server Fault Tolerance
 * Hosting Reliable Programs

Keywords: KB818648

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