Windows 2000 Server helps administrators manage their networks more easily from a central location, dramatically decreasing the TCO of a Windows-based environment. It offers several features and enhancements that provide the foundation for simplifying management of your entire network.

Configuration Management Capabilities

Windows 2000 Server contains all of the same configuration management capabilities as Windows 2000 Professional. Additional configuration management capabilities in Windows 2000 Server include:

Network and System Management Features

Windows 2000 Server contains several tools that help you easily and more cost-effectively install, configure, and administer your Windows 2000 network. Network and system management features in Windows 2000 Server include:

Application Services

Windows 2000 Server is the first platform to provide an integrated set of services for building and deploying scalable, reliable applications. Application services in Windows 2000 Server include: