[header] How to use windows server 2003 [title] Understand the functions your windows 2003 server can perform. [step] You can set it up as a domain controller and configure active directory server to manage users and on the network. This gives you a management tool for managing user passwords, login scripts and group membership. 
Groups and organizational units are configured in active directory to have access and privileges on network resources. The server can also run as a dns server to make it easier for computers on the network to find network resources.