Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (25-client CAL) Have a cut on the front of the box
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High-level interfaces are provided for commonly used services such as communications, security, database access, and the Active Directory services. Windows 2000 also provides a low-level C++ API for advanced application developers and higher performance.
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SpecPicks scored Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Have a cut on the front of the box using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| edition | Server |
|---|---|
| cal_count | 25 |
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