Windows Server 2003 has minimum hardware requirements of a 128MB RAM Intel processor-based server, but for larger organizations 512MB RAM, dual-core processor with 2-4MB cache, and at least two SCSI disks are recommended. The server also requires a 100Mbps network interface card and several gigabytes of disk storage. The document then outlines the step-by-step process for installing Windows Server 2003 on a partition, including formatting, file copying, restarting, and setting up the computer name, administrator password, time zone, and typical settings.