Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) 2003 is the third major release of our identity management and integration product—encompassing more than eight years of experience solving complex identity management problems for customers.

The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family takes the best of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage, and use. For more information, see the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web site. Microsoft has developed independent certification requirements for Windows Server 2003. The certification requirements for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 differ from those for MCSE on Windows 2000.

Windows Storage Server 2003 natively supports Active Directory, allowing devices to become full members of existing domains. In addition, existing group policies can be used to manage access to Windows Storage Server 2003 devices, which is not true for devices using operating systems other than Windows. Note that this product cannot be a domain controller.

Yes. SQL Server may be run on the same server on which MIIS 2003 is running. However, due to performance reasons, it is recommended to run SQL server on the same machine. For more information on configuring the MIIS and SQL servers for best performance see the MIIS 2003 Capacity Planning Guide.

There is no technical requirement, except that it takes less testing resources (as apposed to testing MIIS against all editions of Windows). Top

No. Rules extensions can be built and compiled on a separate computer, then copied to the extensions folder on the MIIS server. Installing the debugger on the MIIS computer is a good idea, since it will improve the troubleshooting experience. Top

Please consult the SQL Server licensing site for up-to-date information on how SQL Server 2000 is licensed, including answers to frequently asked questions. With MIIS 2003, Enterprise Edition, we assume that most customers will simply license "per processor," but there is also the option to license SQL Server 2000 on a device or user CAL basis.

No. You may use a copy of SQL Server 2000 that you have already licensed. MIIS 2003 does not require a copy for its own exclusive use. It may be shared with other applications.

No. Windows Storage Server is not extensible, and is available pre-installed by Original Equipment Manufactures (OEMs) only.

Microsoft Project Server 2003 is a new .NET Enterprise Server that provides the platform for workgroup collaboration and enterprise project management when used with Microsoft Project. Microsoft Project Server provides a centralized repository for project and resource information so organizations of any size can collaborate and share project information, centrally manage and optimize resources, standardize project reporting, and conduct portfolio modeling and analysis.

Microsoft Identity Integration Server 2003, Enterprise Edition: This version provides identity integration/directory synchronization, account provisioning/de-provisioning, and password synchronization and management.

Take the MIIS training course. It's a great way to get started with MIIS 2003. Microsoft has selected SQLSoft+ as our premier MIIS training partner. For more information, please visit the course availability page on the SQLSoft+ site at www.sqlsoft.com/miis. Yes. MIIS synchronizes passwords. It also allows customers to use a single Web interface to set/reset passwords across systems.

The Microsoft Official Curriculum Course 2731, titled, "Deploying and Managing Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) 2003," is available. Visit the course training page, for a course syllabus and a schedule of upcoming courses offered by Microsoft certified training partners.

BizTalk Server integrates directly with SQL Server, Visual Studio, InfoPath, SharePoint and Microsoft Office. In addition, Microsoft is committed to providing adapters for the most commonly used line-of-business applications and technologies.

This link connects you to the Download Center where you can obtain the feature pack: Identity Integration Feature Pack 1a.

No, it must be run on the same server as the MIIS service. If you need to access the Identity Manager remotely then you will need some remote access solution such as terminal services.

Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server is designed for partners who want to deliver a server solution based on Windows Server 2003 as part of their product offering. It provides the same version of Windows Server 2003 that is used by Windows Small Business Server 2003, but it has none of the added features included in the standard edition or premium edition of Windows Small Business Server 2003.

Taking advantage of the built-in management capabilities within Windows systems, management solutions can reduce operational costs by not duplicating infrastructure and functionalities already available. By integrating with the Windows platform, and then investing in the backend technologies, such as Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), Active Directory, and Windows Installer Services, Systems Management Server 2003 provides an increased level of manageability for Windows-based clients.

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Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 is an integrated, standards-based compute clustering platform built on top of Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition. Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 is comprised of two CDs. The first CD is Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition (CCE), and the second CD is the Microsoft Compute Cluster Pack (CCP)-a combination of interfaces, utilities, and management infrastructure that makes up Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003.

Microsoft's goal is to empower end users by allowing them to easily harness distributed computing resources to solve complex problems. Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 is the most recent step in that effort, as Microsoft continues to focus on making distributed computing resources easier to use, more efficient to deploy, and less expensive to operate.

These new versions will be priced the same as Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard and Enterprise Editions. It is noteworthy that media player software, instant messaging software, and media server software are generally made available for free via Internet downloads. Specific pricing for these products is available from retailers.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (SBS 2003 R2) is an upgrade release to the award-winning SBS 2003 product. It provides enhancements to the core product technologies integrated into SBS 2003 and adds new features to address the growing needs of small businesses. As with SBS 2003, the new release will be available in Standard and Premium Editions.

We support Microsoft FrontPage 98, 2000, 2002 and 2003. FrontPage 2002 and 2003 server extensions can be installed on every account by logging into the Windows 2003 server Control Panel and click on the FrontPage Extensions Icon and then on install. The password will be the same as your control panel password initially unless you change it yourself. You will see the username displayed after installation.

Yes. An SMS 2003 server and every device managed by SMS, including desktops, laptops, servers, secondary site servers, and hand-helds, require a SQL Server CAL license.

MIIS 2003, Enterprise Edition, requires SQL Server 2000, Standard or Enterprise Edition, as the back-end data store. The Identity Integration Feature Pack (IIFP) for Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory requires SQL Server 2000, Standard or Enterprise Edition, as the back-end data store. In addition, both MIIS 2003, Enterprise Edition, and IIFP require Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, for installation.

Customers wishing to purchase MIIS 2003, Enterprise Edition, should contact their Microsoft account executive or review the Microsoft licensing site or Pricing and Licensing page for further information. Customers who wish to test or develop with MIIS 2003 may obtain the software by subscribing to MSDN Universal. Further information regarding MSDN Universal subscriptions can be found at the MSDN site.

MIIS 2003, Enterprise Edition, will be available via the Enterprise, Open, and Select volume licensing programs.

Yes, Microsoft MPIO is specifically designed to run on both platforms. Microsoft uses the same set of foundation MPIO drivers on both. This lets customers upgrade a server from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003 with a Microsoft MPIO solution in place, instead of having to remove it and disconnect the storage before upgrading.