Microsoft SBS 2003 R2: Features at a Glance

Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (SBS 2003 R2) is an update release to the award-winning SBS 2003 product. Below is an at-a-glance view of SBS 2003 R2 benefits and features.

 

 

 

SBS 2003 R2: Benefit	Product Technologies	Standard Edition	Premium Edition
Protected, reliable operating system File, print, and application sharing Robust firewall for improved security and data protection	Microsoft Windows Server 2003	•	•
Internal company Web site (Intranet) for document and information sharing	Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services	•	•
E-mail and messaging solution Shared calendaring NEW! Expanded mailbox limits to 75 GB	Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 Microsoft Office Outlook 2003	•	•
NEW! Automated network-wide patch and update management NEW! Daily report on status of desktops and server(s) running Microsoft software	NEW! Microsoft Windows Server Update Services	•	•
Fax with fewer phone lines from desktops Receive faxes via e-mail or printer	Microsoft Shared Fax Service	•	•
Powerful, integrated data management and reporting solution	NEW! Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition		•
Firewall for multi-layer security Tools to manage and monitor internal Internet access	Microsoft Internet and Security Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004		•
Tools to develop Web sites	Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003		•

Why Do You Need SBS 2003 R2?

• Keep Your Business Up and Running: SBS 2003 R2 helps secure your network, keep it up and running, and protect your business information, allowing you to spend more time focusing on your business and less time and money on technology issues.
• Do More with Less: SBS 2003 R2 offers the technology and tools to help you run your business more efficiently, improve employee productivity, and reduce costs.
• Connect with Customers: SBS 2003 R2 helps you communicate in new ways and take better care of your customers by providing tools that help you stay more connected, look and interact more professionally, and manage your customer relationships more effectively.

Get the "Green Check" of Software Health with SBS 2003 R2

SBS 2003 R2 delivers all the current product benefits plus new features, including:

• The "green check" of software health indicates that your computers running Microsoft software are up to date or the daily report details actions necessary for attaining "green check" status.
• Simplified update management to keep your PCs and servers current with the latest updates, enhancing the security of your network, so you can have peace of mind.
• Improved e-mail productivity: increased mailbox limits from 16 gigabytes (GB) to 75 GB, so you can get more from your e-mail communications.
• A powerful, integrated data management and reporting solution that supports the largest selection of business software applications (Premium Edition only).
• Reduced costs and increased flexibility through expanded client access license (CAL) rights: SBS 2003 R2 entitles you to access additional servers in your network (Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Workgroup, Microsoft Windows Server), saving you money and offering you more flexibility in growth.

What is a Server?

 What is a server, and why would your small business need one?

At the most basic level, a server is a technology solution that “serves” files, data, print, fax resources, and more to multiple computers. Advanced server solutions, such as Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, also enable you to manage user accounts and passwords, grant or restrict access to shared resources, automatically back up your data, and access business information remotely.

The word “server” often refers to the specialized computer (or hardware) that the server software runs on. The server is optimized to perform services for other computers or “clients.” Clients can be computers as well as printers, faxes, or other devices that connect to the server.

Together, a server and its clients compose a client/server network. A client/server network provides routing systems and centralized access to information and resources, stored data, and more.

What can your business do with a server?

With a server, you can share files and resources, such as fax machines and printers, in a more secure manner. For example, with a server network, employees can access the Internet or company e-mail at the same time.
Microsoft offers an award-winning server solution designed specifically for small businesses (up to 75 users): Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2. What’s unique about Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 is that it provides small businesses with many server features previously available only to large companies, all in one affordable, integrated solution. These server features include e-mail, Internet connections, business intranets (internal Web sites), remote connectivity, support for Windows Mobile-based devices, file and print sharing, and data backup and restore capabilities.