Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition is a comprehensive, integrated and dependable server operating system designed to help IT do more with less by reducing costs and increasing the effectiveness of your computing operations. Designed for small organizations and departmental use, Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition provides high levels of dependability, scalability, and security.??The core infrastructure services provided by Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition take the best of Windows 2000 Server technology and make it easier to deploy, manage, and use. The result is 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.