Application Server

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

Application Server provides an integrated environment for deploying and running custom, server-based business applications that are built with the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0. The Application Server role supports applications that use COM+, Message Queuing, Web services, and distributed transactions.

Note

If you have applications that are built with the .NET Framework 3.5, you can download and install the .NET Framework 3.5 onto the operating system.

Product Evaluation

• What's New in Application Server in Windows Server 2008

• Application Server Role

• Application Server: Frequently Asked Questions

Planning and Architecture

• Message Queuing Design Guide

Operations

• Message Queuing Operations Guide

Troubleshooting

• Message Queuing Troubleshooting Guide

• Application Server Troubleshooting

Technical Reference

• Message Queuing Technical Reference

• Netsh Commands for Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

Installed Help

Help that is installed with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is also available in the Windows Server 2008 Technical Library.

• Application Server

Other Resources

• Windows Server 2008 TechCenter: Server Manager

  TechCenters provide links to content outside of the Technical Library, including Knowledge Base articles, downloads, technical articles, and other resources.