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The Complete Guide to Windows Server

Windows Server LogoWindows Server is a range of operating systems released by Microsoft. As the name suggests, Windows Server is designed to be run on a server, usually as part of a business or corporate network. Windows Server can be used to host web sites, share files, host databases, provide email services, distribute applications, provide remote desktop sessions and much more.

Windows Server can be run on x86, x64 and Itanium2 based systems, and comes in a number of editions such as Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web Server, Small Business Server, Storage Server and more.

This guide provides a number of tips and tricks for configuring, using and connecting to Windows Server.

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