How to Buy

Use these tables to compare editions of Windows Server 2003 to help make the best operating system choice for your business.

Here you will find links to estimated retail prices, information about licensing programs, and answers to frequently asked questions.

The Windows Server Virtualization Calculator provides two ways to estimate the number and cost of Windows Server Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Datacenter Edition licenses needed for your virtualization scenarios to help you determine the most cost-effective edition of Windows Server.

Here is a quick path to the vendors and partners that can help you get started with the Windows Server 2003 family of products.

Find out how product activation helps ensure high-quality, virus-free software and helps protect privacy.