Microsoft server installed for trainng purposes

Question

Hello,
I have 3-4 computers in my home and one of those is an old Dell dimension 3000 (windows XP).
I have recently learned the basics about Microsoft server 2003 and I was thinking to install a copy in my old Dell. The goal is to create  a real life environment and train myself in working as administrator with Microsoft server 2003. I know it is
almost obsolete now (as well as XP ) but it is better than nothing.
My questions are:
1) Is my plan realistic? Is it possible to do this? Am i going to gain experience in working with Microsoft server?
2) I meet the basic requirements for installing Microsoft server but is there something else i WILL NEED besides the copy of the Microsoft server 2003? In other words, am I going to be able to connect some of the computers (or all) and create roles, accounts,
group policies etc?
I hope my questions make sense....

Answer 1

Sorry, a force of habbit caused me to mistype above.  Windows 2008 "R2" is 64-bit only.  Try with Windows 2008 SP2, which comes in both varieties.  Once you do this, open device manager to see if you need to get any further drivers.  BTW,
Windows 2008 SP2 drivers are essentially the same as vista drivers, if you need to download anything from the dell web site.
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