Windows 2003 Server Physical Processor Limit

Windows Server 2003 R2, an update release of the Windows Server 2003 operating system, makes it easier and more cost-effective to extend connectivity and control to identities, locations, data, and applications throughout and beyond your organization.

Built on Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), R2 takes advantage of the stability and increased security of a proven code base while extending connectivity and control into new areas.

Windows Server R2 requires a new server license and is available for purchase through the same channels as Windows Server -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/R2/R2FAQ.mspx

Windows 2003 Standard Edition  Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows 2003 Datacenter Windows 2003 Web Edition Windows 2003 Small Business Server Windows 2003 x64 Standard Edition Windows 2003 x64 Enterprise Edition Windows 2003 x64 Datacenter Edition
Maximum # Physical Processors 1-4 CPU 1-8 CPU 8-32 CPU / 8-64 CPU (R2)  1-2 CPU 1-2 CPU 1-2 CPU / 1-4 CPU (R2) 1-4 CPU / 1-8 CPU (R2) 8-32 CPU / 8-64 CPU (R2)
Maximum Memory Capacity 4 GB RAM 32 GB RAM 64 GB RAM /128 GB (R2) 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 32 GB RAM 64 GB RAM /1TB (R2) 512 GB RAM / 1TB (R2)

* Notes:

Dual core processors (two execution cores in single processor package) only count as one CPU
Data Center Edition Requires Minimum 8 Physical Processors
Standard Edition 32-bit operating systems such may not see full 4GB of memory due to BIOS option ROM
R2 refers to Update Release 2 (see below) scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2006

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