Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition R2 32-Bit/x64 (Includes Software Assurance) (English)

Windows Server 2003 is a server operating system capable of handling a diverse set of roles in either a centralized or distributed fashion. A computer running Windows Server 2003 can perform these roles and services:

• File and print server Web server and Web application service
• Mail server
• Terminal server
• Remote access and virtual private network (VPN) server
• Directory services, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
• Streaming media server
  

Windows Server 2003 provides a platform for applications that can be purchased separately, including Project Server, Internet Security and Acceleration Server, and Microsoft Operations Management Server.

The R2 release includes such features as enhanced control over access to local and remote resources; a scalable, security-enhanced Web platform; seamless interoperability with UNIX-based systems; and more efficient storage management.

Service Pack 2 consolidates security enhancements and adds Windows Vista support and tools to facilitate more efficient use of shared resources in larger networks.

32-bit and x64 versions
The installation media for this product include two sets of CDs and can be used for either 32-bit or x64 systems.

Enterprise and Standard editions
The Standard Edition is appropriate for the everyday needs of organizations of all sizes, but especially small organizations and workgroups. The Enterprise Edition provides eight-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) support for high-performance servers; support for eight-node server clusters, and support for up to 64 GB of RAM.

Client Licenses
In addition to this server license, a Windows Server 2003 Device or User Client Access License (CAL) is required for each user or device accessing or using the server software, with the exception of anonymous Internet users. An example of such an exception would be unidentified users browsing the organization's public Web site. Alternatively, an organization can use a Windows Server External Connector License for a large number of authenticated external Internet users. In addition, if the server is running Windows 2003 Terminal Services, a separate Terminal Services CAL is required for each user or device accessing the services.

Installing this product requires a license key and installation media. If you don’t already have it, please request the free installation media when prompted during checkout. No physical product will be sent unless you request the installation media. After your order is processed, instructions for obtaining the license key will be sent to your organization email address.