What are the differences between workstation software and server software? Windows workstations all have elements of server software built-in. What are these elements, and why is the Windows Professional OS not considered a server? Similarly, the Windows server OS can run regular workstation applications such as MS Office or Adobe Photoshop. Why is this a bad idea? Can you find a situation where it might be appropriate? What exactly makes server hardware so valuable/expensive? What feature requirements drive the server market? What (if any) are the same feature requirements that might be found in server software/OS environments?