Microsoft has released Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Release Candidate

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) delivers on Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative and illustrates Microsoft's commitment to continually create software products with enhanced security, increased reliability, and simplified administration. Windows Server 2003 SP2 builds upon the impressive track record of the award-winning Windows Server 2003 operating system by introducing numerous refinements in addition to supplying cumulative system updates. Deploying SP2 will help enterprises across all industries and segments enhance security, increase reliability, and simplify administration through guided attack surface reduction.

SP2 update applies to:

• Windows Server 2003 All Editions (32-bit x86)
• Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based Editions
• Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
• Windows Server 2003 R2 Editions
• Windows Server 2003 Storage Server R2 Edition
• Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition
• Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Servers R2 Edition
• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Release Candidate