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DELL POWEREDGE R720 - 2003 server compatible?

I may be purchasing a Dell POWEREDGE R720, I want to install 2003 standard 32 bit on it.

Is this server compatible with 2003? The Dell says it only support 2003 but it does list the OS under it's available driver page - is this server compatible?

I do not want to upgrade my OS (I know its coming to its end of life, etc). I need to install 2003 for now...... No Upgrade.

If not, which server can I buy direct from a Supplier that will support 2003?
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I'd recommend changing the "accepted" solution to PowerEdgeTech (https:#a39889644) as the official and accepted solution should be to run 2003 in a virtual environment - although it may work otherwise, Dell's answer for these servers is to run it as a VM.