Microsoft Windows Server Standard 2003 - 5 Clients [Old Version]

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Provides powerful networking for small businesses and departments
• Flexible management / Advanced file and printer sharing
• Integrated application services and Web services
• Creates a dependable server infrastructure / Easy to use Server Operating System
• Five (5) Microsoft Windows Client access licences for devices and/or users

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00008MNXV
• Item model number: P73-00001
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 18, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,119 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #8 in Software > Networking > Linux Servers
  • #39 in Software > Utilities > PC Maintenance
  • #62 in Software > Business & Office > Business & Office Management Software
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Designed for small organizations and departmental use, Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, delivers intelligent file and printer sharing, secure Internet connectivity, centralized desktop policy management, and Web solutions that connect employees, partners, and customers. Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, provides high levels of dependability, scalability, and security. It takes the best of Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage, and use. The result is a highly productive operating system that is secure, reliable, highly available, and scalable. New technologies, such as the common language runtime, strengthen security to help safeguard networks from malicious or poorly designed code. In addition, improvements to Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0, public key infrastructure (PKI), and Kerberos make it easier to secure Windows Server 2003. New and improved file and print services in Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, also make storage and backup easier while significantly reducing the demands on system administrators. Also, file and print services are improved with the addition of the Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) remote document sharing technology. Enhancements to the Distributed File System (DFS) and Encrypting File System (EFS) allow for powerful, flexible file sharing and storage as well. Note: This is the Standard Windows Server product plus 5 Client Access Licenses.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Windows 2000 with just a few enhancements, April 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Microsoft Windows Server Standard 2003 - 5 Clients [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I got my MSDN shipment yesterday and loaded up the Enterprise version on an HP Pavillion (don't laugh).

All was well, except for sound incompatibility - Turtle Beach not happy.

My biggest gripe - IIS would not start the default web due to "the process cannot access the file because its in use".

Bummer.

And, I tried loading the Adminpak.msi that allows administration of servers from an XP box etc. It did not extract due to "incorrect cluster size".

These are my only complaints so far. Its not a "must have" upgrade for your existing Windows 2000 servers. Nothing really compelling out of the box that I can see. All admin tools are the same, AD etc.

Microsoft still makes the best software on the planet no matter what anyone says.

I've used OSX, Linux, SGI O/2, and nothing can compare to ease of use, tools, and built in services.

2 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good work from ms again!!!, November 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Microsoft Windows Server Standard 2003 - 5 Clients [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

To the company of the all specializers it is adviced to have this one..