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Broad Broad MarketingMarketing

Targeting Targeting WorkloadsWorkloads

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“Windows administrators were able to deploy Web and database servers in less than half the time of Linux administrators

An overwhelming 88% of corporations report that Microsoft’s Windows Server 2003 operating system provides performance and reliability that are equal to or better than Linux in comparable usage scenarios.” 

“…not only does [Microsoft’s] indemnification offering raise the bar with regard to coverage, it’s also very simple for a user to trigger the protection.” 

“Patching Windows clients costs an average of 14 percent less than patching OSS-based clients.” 

“OSS-based systems faced with high-level and critical vulnerabilities are at risk longer than comparable Windows systems””

EdgeEdge

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EdgeEdgeIdentity Management (AD)Windows Server “Longhorn”

WebWebIISWindows Hosting Solution

“Microsoft’s proven commitment to the hosting provider community has greatly contributed to the growing demand for Windows-based hosting.”

– Melanie Posey, Research Director, IDC

Solution for Windows-based HostingSolution for Windows-based Hosting

Over 50% of the F1000 sites using Windows/IISOver 50% of the F1000 sites using Windows/IIS

IIS6 VSAT 40% to 70% in FY05IIS6 VSAT 40% to 70% in FY05

Tailored and Tailored and localized Windows localized Windows product for product for consumersconsumers

EconomicalEconomicalFirst-time PC buyersFirst-time PC buyersCompatible with Compatible with Windows apps & Windows apps & devicesdevices

Partnership with Partnership with governmentsgovernments

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