Which Version Do I want?

[Randy Whitehead]

I am trying to figure out which Server version/type I need. I have 35 pc's
that will be accessing the server. The server will be setup as a
fileserver and as a DC. How many CALs will I need, and will Win2000 Server
or Win2003 Server be a better option. So far the pricing of 2003 has kept
me from buying. Is there a real benefit to 2003 that makes it worth the
price, or is it overpriced?

Thanks,

Randy

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I am trying to figure out which Server version/type I need. I have
35 pc's that will be accessing the server. The server will be setup
as a fileserver and as a DC. How many CALs will I need, and will
Win2000 Server or Win2003 Server be a better option. So far the
pricing of 2003 has kept me from buying. Is there a real benefit to
2003 that makes it worth the price, or is it overpriced?

I'd go with 2003 - it's what 2000 should have been. And it will have a
longer 'shelf life'.

For CALs, you'll need 35. But you should always ask licensing questions of
MS or a licensed reseller.

For such a small number of users, you may want to look into SBS2003 - you'd
also get Exchange that way. I'd go with SBS Standard, not Premium, because
I'm not a huge fan of running ISA on your sole DC/server.

 

[George Hester]

I really do not see how Windows 2003 wil have a "long shelf life." It may
be better can't say one way or the other on that one. Seems to be more
secure then Windows 2000 that's for sure. But shelf life? I believe
Longhorn is right around the corner.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Longhorn is a workstation/client operating system, and is in no
way intended to supersede the Windows 2003 Server family of operating
systems. (And is two or more years out "right around the corner?")


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[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

As Bruce mentioned, Longhorn is a client OS, so that isn't relevant here.
When I say shelf life, I mean, W2k will hit 'end of life' before W2003 will.
Because it's older. ;-)

 

[George Hester]

Oh thanks Bruce. The way it has been talked up and of course what I have I
thought it was Microsoft's next Server. I should have installed it eh? 2
years dang...

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George Hester
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Greetings --

Longhorn is a workstation/client operating system, and is in no
way intended to supersede the Windows 2003 Server family of operating
systems. (And is two or more years out "right around the corner?")


Bruce Chambers
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Help us help you:



You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH

 

[Guest]

As Bruce mentioned, Longhorn is a client OS, so that isn't relevant here.
When I say shelf life, I mean, W2k will hit 'end of life' before W2003 will.
Because it's older. ;-)