Windows 2000 Server and Adv. Server

[jaydee]

Through my school, I have the opportunity to download/install Win2k Server and Win2k Advanced Server for FREE. Right now I'm on Win2k Pro, and I'm happy with it. Just because it's free, should I upgrade to one of the above? If so, which one? Is there any difference other than networking capabilities? Opinions?

Thanks,
Jim

Edit: Windows 2003 Server is also available.

 

[iwillhelp]

No real difference man. I have been running Windows 2k pro for a very long time on a couple different computers and have had no problems.

 

[Nothinman]

The differences wouldn't affect you or you'd notice by now, I highly doubt you have more than 4 CPUs and over 4G memory.

Anyway, ditch them all and install Linux =)

 

[Sianath]

Depends on what you use the machine for now, or what you might want to use it for in the future. The server line includes the server tools you don't have with Pro (remote storage, software fault tolerance, etc) and the ability to play with Active Directory if you want to (either for personal knowledge, studying purposes, etc).

 

[spyordie007]

if you are considering installing one of them make sure to read up carefully on the restrictions. Depending on your school's licensing you will probably need to "remove" the software if you leave the school.

 

[jaydee]

Originally posted by: spyordie007
if you are considering installing one of them make sure to read up carefully on the restrictions. Depending on your school's licensing you will probably need to "remove" the software if you leave the school.

Doesn't appear so:

Usage Guidelines:


You may use the software for non-commercial purposes including instructional use, research and/or design, development and testing of projects for class assignment and tests or personal projects. You may not use the Program software for any for-profit software development.

When you are no longer a registered student in a department that is a member of the MSDN Academic Alliance, you may no longer receive updates for your personal use computer. However, you may continue to use previously installed software on your computer, provided you continue to follow program guidelines.

If you violate the terms of the License Agreement and EULA, the MSDNAA Program Administrator will demand confirmation of removal of the program software on your personal use computer.

 

[jaydee]

Thanks for the responses guys. Much appreciated.

 

[stash]

This is totally OT, but great sig!

🙂

 

[SearchMaster]

From what I've read, there are some applications (i.e. games) that will run on Win2K Pro, but not Server. Keep that in mind. I don't game so I can't give specifics.

Also, if you have the desire to set up a domain, play with Active Directory, etc., then you'll need Server.

 

[Woodchuck2000]

If you're intending to use it as a normal workstation, then any server OS is a step down from 2K Pro. You're unlikely to need anything included with the server OSes and they're generally optimised for background services rather than active applications so programs may run more slowly...

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: SearchMaster
From what I've read, there are some applications (i.e. games) that will run on Win2K Pro, but not Server. Keep that in mind. I don't game so I can't give specifics.

Also, if you have the desire to set up a domain, play with Active Directory, etc., then you'll need Server.

yeah..say goodbye to Antivirus, and firewalls from Norton and the like...

also, for REFERENCE, windows 2003 Server Small business edition requires 384MB, as in it requires 384MB of RAM to RUN! WIndows 2003 Server Enterprise edition isn't that far behind.