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.

Download: Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
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Install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Release Candidate (RC) to help secure your server and to better defend against hackers. Windows Server 2003 SP1 RC enhances security infrastructure by providing new security tools such as Security Configuration Wizard, which helps secure your server for role-based operations, improves defense-in-depth with Data Execution Protection, and provides a safe and secure first-boot scenario with Post-setup Security Update Wizard. Windows Server 2003 SP1 RC assists IT professionals in securing their server infrastructure and provides enhanced manageability and control for Windows Server 2003 users.

Download: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Release Candidate
View: Windows Server 2003 SP1 RC Technical Information | Windows Server 2003 SP1 RC General Information
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