Windows NT Server also supports high-performance computing by providing kernel support for computers that have symmetric multiprocessor configurations. Under Windows NT Server 5.0, new Plug and Play capabilities and OnNow power management capabilities are made available for ACPI-compliant server systems. Classes of Servers Servers perform a huge variety of tasks and combinations of tasks, resulting in many configurations. As with all the platforms in this guideline, this server can be used in any and all environments. Such a server might be used in small businesses or for a variety of uses in larger businesses ranging from departmental use to clustered applications in the enterprise.
Administration can be local or remote.
Its baseline capabilities include high availability, serviceability, scalability, ease of use, and ease of administration. This platform and its requirements are used as a basis for other types of servers defined by this guideline. Although it can be used in any environment, this server platform has features that increase its ease of use and deployment in small businesses that generally do not have great experience in use and deployment of server systems. This server must have a broad set of attributes to handle all typical server tasks in a limited environment. Quick recovery is required, because down time will immediately impact the small office s ability to conduct business.