In Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Microsoft is introducing a set of security technologies that will help to improve the ability of computers running Windows Server 2003 to withstand malicious attacks from viruses and worms.

Together, these security technologies will help to make it more difficult to attack Windows Server 2003, even if the latest updates are not applied. These security technologies together are particularly useful in mitigation against worms and viruses.

This document specifically focuses on the changes between earlier versions of Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and reflects Microsoft’s early thinking about Service Pack 1 and its implications for developers. Examples and details are provided for several of the technologies that are experiencing the biggest changes. Future versions of this document will cover all new and changed technologies.


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News source: Microsoft