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Professional
Windows 2000 is
based of the Windows NT Kernel and is sometimes referred to as
Windows NT 5.0. Windows 2000 contains over 29 Million lines of
code, mainly written in C++. 8 Million of those lines alone are
written for drivers. Currently, Windows 2000 is by far
one of the largest commercial projects ever built. Some of the
significant features of Windows 2000 Professional are:
Support
for FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS.
Increased uptime of the system and significantly fewer OS reboot
scenarios.
Windows Installer tracks applications and recognizes and replaces
missing components.
Protects memory of individual apps and processes to avoid a single
app bringing the system down.
Encrypted File Systems protects sensitive data.
Secure Virtual Private Networking (VPN) supports tunneling in to
private LAN over public Internet.
Personalized menus adapt to the way you work.
Multilingual version allows for User Interface and
help to switch,
based on logon.
Includes broader support for high-speed networking devices,
including Native ATM and cable modems.
Supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) and IEEE 1394 for greater
bandwidth devices.
Server
Some of the significant features of Windows 2000 Server are:
Active
Directory improves manageability, enables security, and extends
interoperability with other operating systems.
Provides
high-level interfaces for database access and Active Directory
services.
Lets you
use COM+ to run component-based applications, integrated Web
applications and message-queuing services.
Transaction Services feature makes it easier to develop and deploy
server-centric applications.
Microsoft
BackOffice is fully integrated into Windows 2000 Server.
Advanced server
Some of the significant features of Windows 2000 Advanced Server
are:
The
server operating system for e-commerce and line-of-business
applications.
Includes
all the features of Windows 2000 Server, with additional
scalability and clustering support.
Increased
reliability--ensure your business-critical applications are online
when your customers need them
Easier to
use and manage clusters, applications, and updates
Supports
8-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) and up to 8 GB of memory
(RAM).
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Windows2000
PROFESSIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
Released 2/2000 |
| Computer: |
IBM or 100%
compatible |
| Processor: |
Intel Pentium
133 MHz or equivalent |
| Memory: |
32 MB |
| Drives: |
650 MB Disk
space
CD-ROM / DVD drive |
| Sound: |
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| Video: |
VGA or higher |
| Controls: |
Microsoft mouse
/ keyboard or compatible |
| operating system: |
Requires
Windows 95, 98 NT 3.5 or 4.0 for upgrade. |
| DirectX: |
DirectX 7.0 |
| Other: |
NIC required
for network installation |
| Price: |
Upgrade:
$200.00 - $220.00
Full: $300.00 - $320.00 |
Windows2000 SERVER
REQUIREMENTS
Released 2/2000 |
| Computer: |
IBM or 100%
compatible |
| Processor: |
Intel Pentium
133 MHz or equivalent
4 CPUs Supported |
| Memory: |
256 MB |
| Drives: |
1.0 GB Disk
space |
| Sound: |
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| Video: |
VGA or higher
monitor |
| Controls: |
Mouse
/ keyboard or compatible |
| operating system: |
Requires
Windows NT Server 3.5 or 4.0 |
| DirectX: |
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| Other: |
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| Price: |
Upgrade:
$500 and higher
Full: $900 and higher
Prices are based off amount of clients beginning
price is
5-client edition |
Windows2000 ADVANCED
SERVER
REQUIREMENTS
Released 2/2000 |
| Computer: |
IBM or 100%
compatible |
| Processor: |
Intel Pentium
133 MHz or equivalent
8 CPUs Supported |
| Memory: |
256 MB |
| Drives: |
1.0
GB Disk
space
CD-ROM / DVD drive |
| Sound: |
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| Video: |
VGA or higher |
| Controls: |
Microsoft mouse
/ keyboard or compatible |
| operating system: |
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| DirectX: |
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| Other: |
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| Price: |
Upgrade:
$3,200.00 and higher
Full: $3,600.00 and higher
Prices are based off amount of clients beginning
price is 25-client edition |
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