ServerBeach Introduces Windows Server 2003 for Hosted Customers; Dedicated, Self-Managed Hosting Provider is First to Deliver Windows 2003 at a Discount [27th May 2003]

SAN ANTONIO, May 27, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ServerBeach, the leading provider of dedicated, self-managed hosting, has again led the way for the industry by announcing today's roll out of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition.

ServerBeach offers Windows Server 2003 in addition to Windows Server 2000, giving customers a choice on which operating platform they prefer. In addition, ServerBeach is offering Microsoft's ASP.NET Web Matrix developers package on both operating systems. More value added products, including control panels, will be launched shortly.

Windows Server 2003 takes the best of Windows 2000 technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage and use. Key improvements have been made in the areas of security, reliability, availability, and scalability. Windows Server also offers the best support for other popular Microsoft technologies such as ASP pages, FrontPage extensions, SQL Server, Outlook/Exchange, and the new .NET architecture. Benefits include dependability, productivity, connectivity and rapid return on investment.

"We are proud to offer our customers the latest Microsoft technology at the lowest price," said Richard Yoo, Big Kahuna, ServerBeach. "Windows Server 2003 improves reliability and compliments ServerBeach's existing automation, security and cost cutting features. This makes us the number one self-managed hosting provider for Windows and is another point of leadership for our company."

Last week, ServerBeach announced the availability of a server reboot feature, called RapidReboot(tm), which enables all customers to restart their Web servers instantly and on-demand through the MyServerBeach portal. The reboot feature is part of the BeachBall Total Automation(tm) system, the central vision of Yoo.

No other dedicated, self-managed hosting company offers Microsoft's latest technology for $119. "We are stanch supporters of Windows and this timely roll out demonstrates our commitment and focus for Windows users," said Yoo.

About ServerBeach

Created by Rackspace Managed Hosting founder and Web hosting pioneer, Richard Yoo, ServerBeach offers self-managed, dedicated servers to resellers, small businesses and technology hobbyists. Built on solid hardware, a reliable network and burstable bandwidth, ServerBeach provides Linux and Microsoft users with a low-cost dedicated server, complete with a full set of developer's tools. ServerBeach promises its customers quality hardware on a reliable network backed by a 99.9% uptime guarantee. www.serverbeach.com

ServerBeach, RapidReboot and BeachBall Total Automation are trademarks of ServerBeach. All other trade names mentioned herein are believed to be the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE: ServerBeach