BackOffice Server 2000 is the next version of the leading server suite for the Microsoft Windows® 2000 operating system. BackOffice Server reduces the cost and complexity of building, deploying, and managing integrated and scalable information technology solutions for the branch office, department, and medium-sized business. This release integrates Windows 2000 Server and the latest Standard versions of the component products, providing a wide range of infrastructure and application services including directory, networking, Web application, database, messaging and collaboration, Internet proxy and firewall, host integration, and Windows desktop management.