Therefore, throughout this technical comparison, the three operating systems Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, and Novell NetWare 5.0 are evaluated based on their ability to provide a solid integrated infrastructure for file and print sharing, directory and management, Internet, and distributed application services for the enterprise customer. Windows 2000 Server, like Windows NT Server 4.0, has been designed from the ground up as an integrated multipurpose operating system. For instance, once authenticated to the directory, users don't need to re-authenticate themselves to access other applications and services. File and Print Sharing Services. Networking and Communications Services.
Server provides customers with a scalable solution in terms of CPU and memory support.
Finally, integrated Terminal Services provides customers with a comprehensive thin-client solution. The Windows 2000 Internet services feature-set is also a complete solution, offering numerous unrivaled Internet services management, publishing, streaming media, and performance enhancement capabilities. Server is built completely around Internet-standards and offers extensibility and scalability. The combination of IntelliMirror TM management technologies, Windows Installer, and Group Policy Services easily provides a comprehensive solution for software distribution and desktop management. Server provides support for Kerberos, smart card authentication, fully integrated public key infrastructure, and file system encryption services.