Networking Operating Systems, Networking OS provides file sharing, Networking OS provides communication scheme, NT Server
Security added
Multi user capability added
RAID support included
Windows 2000 Server
Same technology as 2000 workstation
Active Directory
Central database of server resources
Simplifies network management
Distributed programs supported
Server Standard, Advanced Server and Data Center Edition
Windows 2003 Server
Designed to compete with UNIX
XP like interface
Better support for XP computers
Distributed programs are supported
Server Standard and Data Center Edition
Linux for servers
Popular in small businesses
Stable, fast and inexpensive
Linux’s popularity is growing