Server Package for Mac Mini

I am looking to purchase a Mac Mini maybe a 2009 model. I know that the 2009 models support Mavericks. Instead of buying an actual Mac Mini server with OS server software, I thought of buying a Mac Mini "desktop" model and buying the Server Package. I would be using the Mac Mini "server" for basic features and functions. I am not going to do email or chat or any heavy duty typical office server stuff. I just want to get to know the Mavericks server side of life.
Can I purchase the Server Package from Apple?

I was looking at the OS X Server which is 10.9.5 + compatible at the App store. Unfortunately, I was reading some bad reviews on this software. Different users expressing there opinion on issues with this version. I am little relunctant on buying this software at $19.99. I don't know if previous server software is more stable than this version.
Does Apple still offer any OS X Server versions besides latest version which is 10.9.5? I know I can check Ebay to purchase software.

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Max_1
Max_2
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Best of Luck...
Bill Hernandez
Plano, Texas
Message was edited by: Bill_Hernandez

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