Operating System Analysis

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This paper compares the published reports and research results pertaining to both Microsoft's and Linux's operating systems (OS). According to one independent non-sponsored survey 88% of the corporations polled indicate that Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 OS gives enhanced performance and reliability compared to Linux in similar usage situations. This paper delves into the reasons why more than 50% of the corporations polled use Linux for web server, email server and specialized application server functions. This paper lists the components of both the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Linux's Red Hat Enterprise Linus AS 3.0. The writer contends and explains why the Windows Server is the fastest, most reliable and secure OS to come out of Microsoft. This paper details the various versions of OS produced by Linux which are comprised of the WS, AS and ES editions. The writer of this paper also briefly discusses the history of Bill Gates' Microsoft Corporation as well as the Linux Corporation founded by Linus Torvaldus.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Overview
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3.0 Overview
Compare and Contrast Cost
Compare and Contrast Market Share
Summary and Conclusion
References

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"Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is the next generation Windows OS which offers the cream of Windows Server 2000 technology and makes it simpler for the user to install, manage, and run. Launching the Windows Server 2003 x64 versions on HP ProLiant servers, the most flexible Windows Server platform gives high performance for 32-bit as well as 64-bit applications on the same system. There are four editions of Windows Server 2003 i.e. Web, Standard, Enterprise and Data centre editions. The new Standard x64 edition provides support to 1-4 processors and further till 32 GBs of memory whereas the new Enterprise x64 Edition provides support to 1-8 processors and a maximum of 1 Terra Byte or TB of memory. Windows Server 2003 incorporates the total functionality customers require currently from a Windows Server OS to perform better with less, such as security, reliability, availability and scalability."

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