Overview:

Designed for small organizations and departmental use, Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition delivers intelligent file and printer sharing, secure Internet connectivity, centralized desktop application deployment, and Web solutions that connect employees, partners, and customers. Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition provides high levels of dependability, scalability, and security.

What's Unique?

Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition takes the best of Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage, and use. The result: A highly productive operating system that is secure, reliable, and ready to use "out-of-the box," with features that provide robust availability and scalability.

At a high level, Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition provides support for:

• Advanced networking features such as Internet Authentication Service (IAS), Network Bridge, and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).
• Four-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP).
• Four gigabytes (GB) of RAM.