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

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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.
• ASIN: B00008MNXV
• Item model number: P73-00001
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 18, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,766 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars improvements, May 8, 2003

By	david shannon (dallas, tx) - See all my reviews

Despite what a lot of people are saying, Windows Server 2003 does have a lot of improvements over 2000. 2k3 boasts increased security, new features like shadow copy, a new version of SharePoint (soon), native .NET support, and a new version of IIS.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Beware, October 25, 2003

By	J. Turner (Houston, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I couldn't get my hands on a copy of Windows 2003 Small Business Server, so I opted for installing Windows 2003 Server on my server. After wiping out Red Hat Linux, and installed without any major problems. After several hours of patching and applying hot fixes (and rebooting), I was up and running.

However, I found 2003 Server unusable for my purposes (thankfully, I got an evaluation copy instead of the full, non-refundable version).

I wanted to make it the primary domain server so I could manage my PC accounts better. I also wanted to make it a file server, email server and web server. Unfortunately that is where the problems started.

Windows 2003 Server cannot be a Primary Domain Controller without Active Directory Services. Active Directory Services cannot run without DNS services. I ended up giving up and going back to Linux and Samba (which will act as an NT4 style PDC).

Yes, 2003 does have a lot of features, but for users who like Win 2k and/or Linux, the benefits may not be worth it.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended, September 17, 2003

By	Kent Harris (houston, tx United States) - See all my reviews

I would stay away from this product! I am running a dual Xeon 2.4 Ghz with 2 gigs of ram and a RAID 5 controller, and can't get the operating system to install, it simply locks up. There is no tech support for this product Microsoft says to go back to were you purchased it for support. Once you break the product seal there are no refunds. SO I am stuck with a $1,200 piece of software that doesn't work and still have to go out and purchase software that does. Your best bet is to not risk $1,200 that is usless.

I have been working with computers since 1978 so I am no amateur to operating systems.

Kent,