Where do I find technical information about Windows Server 2003?

Microsoft provides a wealth of on-line documentation regarding Windows^® Server 2003 (WS 2003) product. In particular, we recommend that you visit the following Microsoft pages for in-depth technical information about WS 2003:

• Product Overviews: This Microsoft web page is the launching point for your introduction to the various versions of WS 2003.
  
   
• Introducing the ".NET" in the Windows Server 2003 Family: Learn about how the .NET initiative works within WS 2003.
  
   
• Microsoft.NET: The main source for information and advice regarding .NET. This Microsoft subsite will provide you with answers to your most commonly asked questions regarding .NET. In addition, it contains a very good set of technical resources for.NET
  
   
• Microsoft Developers Network (MSDN): An invaluable resource for anyone who is either seeking to learn about .NET or who wants to keep up with the latest news and developments within it. Performing a search for "asp.net" on MSDN provides you with many of the latest developments in ASP.NET programming and functionality. Some of the many useful sub-sites within MSDN are:
  
   
  • .NET Framework: This area of Microsoft.NET provides very good information on all major aspects of .NET Framework. Among the resources available are product downloads, product updates, and Microsoft Product Support Services Options for .NET Framework.
    
     
  • Visual Studio.net: Here, you'll find valuable information about Visual Studio, a program that you can use to write XML code and Windows-based programs that can be used under .NET.
    
     
  • Migrating ASP Pages to ASP.NET: A resource that provides technical information on how to convert your existing ASP pages to ASP.NET
    
     
  • Migrating ASP Pages to Web Forms Pages : A web page devoted to providing details on how to convert ASP pages to Web Forms Pages. The instructions contained on this page are presented in an easy-to-follow step-by-step manner.

   

• ASP.NET: Offers excellent information on .NET's abilities. Here, you'll also find a regularly updated library of numerous ASP.NET information articles. Additionally, this location provides you with the freely available Web Matrix tool, a tool developed and provided by Microsoft for the creation of ASP.NET web applications.
  
   
• GotDotNet: A complete on-line community devoted to supporting .NET initiative. Here you'll find information and support through message boards, news postings, a resource center, articles, tutorials, user samples, and much more.
   
• Migrating from PHP to ASP.NET: A general comparison of the features, functions, and internal architecture of PHP and ASP.NET. Additionally, this document provides useful advice on where to find additional information on switching from PHP to ASP.NET.