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Paul K 31-03-2005 08:37
Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Sp1
For anyone that's interested ;)

Stuart 31-03-2005 08:38
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Another interesting article is at http://bink.nu/Article3727.bink

Paul K 31-03-2005 08:41
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Oh and you can order it on CD if you want is as a back up
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...1/cdorder.aspx
Some blurb
Quote:
"IDC research consistently finds that customers look forward to a first service pack after a product release to bolster the security of the Windows environment," said Al Gillen, research director for system software at IDC. "In the case of Windows Server 2003 SP1, Microsoft has brought forward not just the normal collection of updates, but several tools that promote more-secure network configuration and a streamlined way to administer the latest security releases."
Service Pack 1 Offers Customers New Security Enhancements
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 provides new functionality to address known security vulnerabilities and prepares companies to better face future security threats. These new technologies include the following:
* Security Configuration Wizard. Customers can more easily reduce attack surface area with the new Security Configuration Wizard. The tool reduces the attack surface by gathering information about specific server roles, then automatically blocking all services and ports not needed to perform those roles.
* Windows Firewall. Customers can increase their security with the new Windows(r) Firewall on the server, allowing networkwide control through Group Policy. Also released with Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Firewall serves as a host (software) firewall around each client and server computer on a customer's network.
* Post-Setup Security Updates (PSSU). Servers are vulnerable during the time between their installation and application of the latest security updates. In response, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 blocks all inbound connections to the server after installation until Windows Update has delivered the latest security updates to the new computer.

Other Service Pack 1 features that offer customers a more robust security defense include Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Metabase Auditing, which allows administrators to identify potential malicious users should the store become corrupted, stronger defaults and privilege reduction on services to establish a minimum security threshold for applications, and the addition of Network Access Quarantine Control components to allow administrators to isolate out-of-date virtual private networking (VPN) assets.

"Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 has enabled us to take our network security to the next level, and installation was practically seamless," said Jonathan Addington, network administrator at K2 Corp. "With the latest security updates, we've once again reduced our system vulnerability to viruses, worms and hacker attacks, and added functionality that continues to reduce system management costs."
Increased Reliability, Performance and Extensive Testing
Customers also can expect to see an increase in overall reliability and performance with the enhancements in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1. Microsoft internal testing shows customers can expect increased performance and reliability up to 50 percent, depending upon workload, after deploying Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1. In addition, Microsoft worked closely with its hardware and software partners to ensure the highest possible level of application and device compatibility for Service Pack 1. Microsoft tested a wide range of server applications including anti-virus, firewall, database, communication, business intelligence, Web development, financial and more. Microsoft also tested many Windows Server-based devices for compatibility with Service Pack 1.
Microsoft Plans Security Enhancements for Small Businesses Server
From small businesses to large enterprises, Microsoft is committed to continually improving its customers' security. Customers will be able to obtain Windows Small Business Server 2003 SP1 within the next 60 days through the Microsoft Web site
and more info Here

Kevin 31-03-2005 09:19
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Yeah cos it would be over a third of your monthly bandwith on 1mb hehehehe

Paul K 31-03-2005 09:24
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin
Yeah cos it would be over a third of your monthly bandwith on 1mb hehehehe
That would be a problem if I were running Windows 2003 Server :p: If I were in a position to be running that software I would actually upgrade my service accordingly.




Bugger that may happen soon if I take the course I'm looking at.

Richard M 31-03-2005 10:14
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Great, there goes my uptime. :cry: :rofl:

Kevin 31-03-2005 11:00
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
That would be a problem if I were running Windows 2003 Server :p: If I were in a position to be running that software I would actually upgrade my service accordingly.




Bugger that may happen soon if I take the course I'm looking at.
Why would you require upwards of 1mb broadband cos you were running 2003 ???????????

KingPhoenix 31-03-2005 13:45
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Oh and you can order it on CD if you want is as a back up
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...1/cdorder.aspx
Some blurb

and more info Here
Appears you can only order the disc if you live in US or canada :(

Paul K 31-03-2005 14:17
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by KingPhoenix
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Oh and you can order it on CD if you want is as a back up
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...1/cdorder.aspx
Some blurb

and more info Here
Appears you can only order the disc if you live in US or canada :(
That sux, wonder how long before they update the UK site??

SOSAGES 31-03-2005 15:35
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
its all ways been that way give them a week or 2

btw dont install on sbs2003 even if it does appear on windows update
sbs2003 sp1 out in 60days (or less)

Paul 31-03-2005 16:20
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Well I just built a W2003 server today - and SP1 went on it fine. :)

Paul K 31-03-2005 16:21
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul M
Well I just built a W2003 server today - and SP1 went on it fine. :)
Show Off :p:
Good timing though on the server build

Richard M 31-03-2005 16:26
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Installing on the server now, 320MB. :Yikes:

Paul K 31-03-2005 16:30
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard M
Installing on the server now, 320MB. :Yikes:
Better watch your bandwidth allowance ;) Hopefully there will be a UK CD soon.

Richard M 31-03-2005 16:31
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
What bandwidth allowance?

Paul K 31-03-2005 17:29
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard M
What bandwidth allowance?
Oh yes that's right, you're not one of us lowly capped NTL users :p: Is the server still working after the SP?? ;)

Richard M 31-03-2005 17:38
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Dunno, installing now - had to wait until I got home to remote back into it after that huge download.

Richard M 31-03-2005 19:45
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
OK, all installed with no problems.
The SCW (Security Configuration Wizard) is pretty good, I had it quite locked down already though.

Raistlin 01-04-2005 00:44
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
Just downloaded it.....

Took less than half an hour.....

Don't have to worry about it eating into my cap.....

Wanna know why?????

I'm in a Hotel in London, hooked into their wireless network (legally) and using their bandwidth :D

Paul K 20-04-2005 21:05
Re: Windows 2003 Server Sp1 released
 
You can get Server 2003 Sp1 on CD now if anyone wants it
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windowss...aluateSP1.aspx


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