Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server operating system contains all of the features and functionality of the standard version of Windows 2000 Server, plus additional features for organizations that require higher levels of scalability, reliability, and availability. Windows 2000 Advanced Server provides integrated system scalability through enhanced symmetric multiprocessing, as well as three additional technologies (clustering and TCP/IP load balancing) for added availability and multi-system scalability. Combined with relatively inexpensive PC hardware, Windows 2000 Advanced Server gives organizations a powerful and scalable alternative to more expensive high-availability solutions. Windows 2000 Advanced Server is ideal for demanding applications and services such as e-commerce, corporate Internet and intranet sites, databases, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications. Windows 2000 Server provides a comprehensive set of Web and Internet services that allow organizations to take advantage of the latest Web technologies. From simple site hosting to advanced Web applications and streaming media services, Windows 2000 Server provides an integrated, flexible Web platform with the full range of services organizations need to deploy intranets and critical Web-based business solutions.