Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (32-Bit/64-Bit) (Includes Software Assurance) (English/Multilanguage)

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.

Here are some notable features of this product:

• Improved identity and access management features allow organizations to better manage user access rights and to extend their IT infrastructure to provide partners, suppliers, customers, and remote employees access to an increasing number of applications.
• These feature packs can be downloaded at no additional charge to deliver targeted solutions: Automated Deployment Services, Identity Integration Feature Pack, Windows Rights Management Services, and Windows SharePoint Services.
• R2 provides underlying technology to simplify integrating branch office servers into the larger enterprise IT environment.
• The File Server Resource Manager and Storage Manager for Storage Area Networks (SANs) simplify storage management tasks.
• The Internet Information Services 6.0 Web server enhancements include a built-in security advisor, improved debugging capabilities, and x64 support.

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 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 Terminal Services, a separate Terminal Services CAL is required for each user or device accessing the services.

Additional Information: For additional information about the available editions of Windows Server 2003 and 2008 and the server and client licensing requirements, see the Guide to Windows Server Editions and Licensing.

Software Assurance: Under the Software Assurance program, you have the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of your coverage.