Due to the age of this server operating system, we are no longer able to offer new servers with this operating system. This operating system has reached its end of life cycle phase from Microsoft. Microsoft is no longer releasing new security updates or bug patches for this operating system. Because of this, there is little that we can do to ensure the security of these systems. There are currently several known and unpatched exploits of Server 2003 in the wild and all Server 2003 boxes currently still in operation are becoming a target for malicious activity due to these numerous vulnerabilities.
New Servers come with Windows Server 2008
Our new servers come with Server 2008 R2 Standard as well as the Express Edition of SQL Server 2008 R2. This is backwards compatible with most applications, but cannot provide support for Front Page Extensions, ASP.NET 1.0, or Certain ASP Components which require IIS6. If you need support for these, we can, of course, install the Server 2008 R1 OS onto your server. Server 2008 R1 was built on the Windows Vista Core, and Server 2008 R2 was built on the much improved Windows 7 core.
Upgrade from Windows Server 2003
If you already have a server with the Windows Server 2003 operating system, we recommend purchasing a new server with Windows Server 2008 and transferring your content to the new server. The benefit of getting a new server is that you not only get a more recent and secure operating system, but you also would get newer and more powerful hardware for the same or similar price that you are paying now.
FREE Content Transfers for Server Upgrades
HostGator offers free content transfers for the first 30 days to make upgrading easier.
For more details about our free content transfers within the first 30 days of purchasing your server, please see our page about HostGator Website Transfers.
How to Purchase a New Server
Please view our current Windows Server offerings for more details about our servers and to purchase.
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