With the Windows 2000 Server operating system, Microsoft has accomplished a goal rarely achieved in the software industry: delivered a product that is evolutionary and revolutionary at the same time. Evolutionary in that Windows 2000 builds on the great things about the Windows NT Server 4.0 operating system. Revolutionary in that Windows 2000 Server sets a new standard for how well an operating system can be integrated with Web, application, networking, communication, and infrastructure services. For the first time, you have an easy choice to make about the next server operating system you deploy - whatever your needs.??Windows 2000 Advanced Server operating system provides all of the features and benefits of Windows 2000 Server. Plus, it includes additional functionality to enhance availability and scalability of e-commerce and line-of-business applications.