Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition 32-Bit/x64 (Includes Software Assurance)
- Admin Fee:
- $160.00 USD
- Partner:
- Microsoft
- Platform:
- Windows
- Product ID:
- LVS-2404
- Media:
- CD-ROM requested at check-out
Media must be requested at check-out
- Availability:
- Available
Description
Windows Server 2003 is a server operating system capable of handling a diverse set of roles in either a centralized or distributed fashion. A computer running Windows Server 2003 can perform these roles and services:
- File and print server
- Web server and Web application service
- Mail server
- Terminal server
- Remote access and virtual private network (VPN) server
- Directory services, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
- Streaming media server
Windows Server 2003 provides a platform for applications that can be purchased separately, including Project Server, Internet Security and Acceleration Server, and Microsoft Operations Management Server.
The R2 release includes such features as enhanced control over access to local and remote resources; a scalable, security-enhanced Web platform; seamless interoperability with UNIX-based systems; and more efficient storage management.
Service Pack 2 consolidates security enhancements and adds Windows Vista support and tools to facilitate more efficient use of shared resources in larger networks.
32-Bit and x64 Versions: The installation media for this product include two sets of CDs and can be used for either 32-bit or x64 systems.
Enterprise and Standard Editions: The Standard Edition is appropriate for the everyday needs of organizations of all sizes, but especially small organizations and workgroups. The Enterprise Edition provides eight-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) support for high-performance servers; support for eight-node server clusters, and support for up to 64 GB of RAM.
Client Licenses: In addition to this server license, a Windows Server device or user client access license (CAL) is required for each user or device accessing or using the server software, with the exception of anonymous Internet users. An example of such an exception would be unidentified users browsing the organization's public Web site. Alternatively, an organization can use a Windows Server external connector license for a large number of authenticated external Internet users. In addition, if the server is running Windows Terminal Services, a separate Terminal Services CAL is required for each user or device accessing the services.
Additional Information: For additional information about the available editions of Windows Server 2003 and 2008 and the server and client licensing requirements, see the Guide to Windows Server Editions and Licensing.
Acquiring the Installation Media:
During check-out, you will be required to request installation media, which will be shipped to you free of charge. To activate this product, you might need a volume license key or setup code. See question 5.2 of the Microsoft Software Donation Programs FAQ.
Features
- Under the Software Assurance program, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage.
- Improved identity and access management features allow organizations to better manage user access rights and to extend their IT infrastructure to provide partners, suppliers, customers, and remote employees access to an increasing number of applications.
- These feature packs can be downloaded at no additional charge to deliver targeted solutions: Automated Deployment Services, Identity Integration Feature Pack, Windows Rights Management Services, and Windows SharePoint Services.
- R2 provides underlying technology to simplify integrating branch office servers into the larger enterprise IT environment.
- The File Server Resource Manager and Storage Manager for Storage Area Networks (SANs) simplify storage management tasks.
- The Internet Information Services 6.0 Web server enhancements include a built-in security advisor, improved debugging capabilities, and x64 support.
System Requirements
- For 32-bit version:
- 133-MHz (or higher) processor; 733-MHz recommended; up to eight processors supported
- 128 MB or more RAM (256 MB recommended); maximum 64 GB
- 1.2 GB available hard-disk space for network installation; 2.9 GB for CD installation
- CD or DVD drive
- For x64 version:
- 733-MHz (or higher) processor; up to eight processors supported
- 128 MB or more RAM (256 MB recommended); maximum 2 TB
- 1.2 GB available hard-disk space for network installation; 2.9 GB for CD installation
- CD or DVD drive
Restrictions
- Occasionally, TechSoup Stock updates the organization types used for organization registration to better reflect and support the giving priorities of our product donors and the major activities of various charitable and nonprofit organizations. See how the changes might affect your organization.
- Donated product will be distributed under this program to qualifying organizations and libraries only, not to individuals.
- Nonprofits and public libraries are eligible to participate in the Microsoft Software Donation Programs.
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Nonprofit organizations:
To qualify, an organization must be a nonprofit with valid 501(c)(3) status.
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Public libraries:
Public libraries must either have valid 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or be listed in the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) database.
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Public libraries:
Qualified public libraries may request Microsoft software donations through this program for public access computers only (donated software may not be used for back-office or other administration purposes, unless the public computers are on a shared network which also hosts the personal computers of library staff). Participating libraries must also make their collection and basic services available to the population of their legal service area without charges to individual users (excluding incidental fees such as printing charges). If they so choose, libraries may impose charges on users outside the legal service area, and may provide products and services (beyond basic services), to the public at large, with or without individual charges.
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- Each qualified nonprofit or public library may request up to six titles, and up to 50 licenses per title per two-year period.
- For server titles, one server license per title and up to 50 Client Access Licenses (CALs) may be requested (i.e. customers may not order two copies of the same server title).
- Server licenses with accompanying CALS will — together — count as two separate titles towards the six-title limit.
- Customers may order additional licenses of software titles that they already received through TechSoup Stock (as part of their previous order within the two-year ordering cycle). This is true even if the current title is an upgraded version of the original software. Such orders will not count against the 6-title limit. However, the total number of licenses requested for this title (between the two orders) may not exceed 50.
- Each nonprofit or public library will be eligible to make one donation request for Microsoft products and licenses each year through TechSoup Stock (i.e. an organization that ordered 10/1/04 may place a new order 10/1/05). Though charities and nonprofits may order twice (once per year) within a two-year period, the combined total of products ordered in a two-year period may not exceed six titles and 50 user licenses per title (or one server license per server title). Once two years have passed since an organization's original order, these limits will be reset (e.g. a customer that placed an order on 10/1/04 may order six new titles and 50 licenses per title (or one license per server title) on 10/1/06).
- In conjunction with the release of the Windows 7 operating system on October 22, 2009, nonprofits and public libraries might be able to place an extra donation request for Windows 7 or Windows Vista. This request can be placed only from October 22, 2009, through January 31, 2010. Read the details.
- Donations will be fulfilled using Microsoft Open Licensing. This means that boxed (full packaged) products and paper licenses will not be shipped to organizations and libraries through this program. Instead, an e-mail will arrive with an authorization number for approved requests and directions to go to a Microsoft Web page to download licensing agreements. Software media (CDs) will be sent directly from Microsoft via air mail.
- Each order must include a minimum of five "seats." For most products, each license counts as a single seat. However, products that support multiple devices or users count as five seats, and thus fulfill the five-seat requirement on their own. More information about the five-seat minimum is available in the Microsoft Program FAQ.
- Requests for the special extra donation of Windows 7 or Windows Vista placed from October 22, 2009, through January 31, 2010, need not include five seats.
- The donation granted through TechSoup Stock will enable nonprofits to fill additional needs for Microsoft products or licenses at specially discounted rates through Microsoft's Charity Reseller Channel, without being subject to normal charity order minimums. Public libraries without 501(c)(3) status are not eligible for this program benefit.
- Microsoft may, at its sole discretion, provide "functionally equivalent" substitute product(s) for any request or order.
- Organizations that advocate, support, or practice discrimination based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background are not eligible to participate in this program. Organizations must be willing and able to attest that they do not discriminate on any of these grounds in order to receive donations.
- Microsoft products may not be transferred or resold. Additionally, Microsoft products may not be installed on computers that will be given to or sold to other organizations or individuals.