Combining the ease of use of an appliance with the proven technology of Windows 2000 to offer customers a secure, scalable solution, optimized for fixed function Web hosting. Supports high-speed and Quality of Service networks. Uses reliability enhancements of Windows 2000 Windows 2000 provides a robust architecture that is resilient to application failures and optimized for fixed-function use and specific hardware. Network Load Balancing distributes Web traffic across as many as 32 Web server appliances, letting you increase capacity without the need for expensive hardware-based solutions.
Linear scalability enables economical path for organizations needing Web hosting.
Authenticate your users with any number of supported standards, including X.509 certificates, Kerberos security, Digest authentication and Fortezza. Flexible administration via Windows Terminal Services client, Windows 2000 Web Services, Active Directory integration, Microsoft Management Console and new admin tools. Dynamic system configuration virtually eliminates reboots Minimize or eliminate Web hosting downtime due to planned maintenance. Network Load Balancing allows rolling updates, so individual servers can be serviced without affecting overall site availability. Leverages existing IT investments and knowledge Interoperates with a variety of clients, servers and networking devices.