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Windows Small Business Server 2003

Introduction

Windows Small Business Server 2003, SBS, is a low-cost entry into this product line, incorporating various restrictions upon networking, licensing, development tools, and application redundancy. It supports up to 75 users.

SBS is designed so it deploys everything that Microsoft feels that a small business would need on their first server. By default the install sets up Active Directory, Windows Sharepoint Services, and an Exchange server. It also allows the easy setup of a basic firewall DHCP server and NAT router using two network cards. Also the interface makes it easier to a new administrator to manage.

SBS is also released with an enhanced package, Premium edition which includes the above plus SQL Server 2000 and ISA Server 2000.

SBS has its own type of client access license ( CAL), that is different and costs slightly more than CALs for the other editions of Windows Server 2003, since the CAL also increases the user CALs for the Exchange server included, that would be a separate and more expensive overall than doing the same for the other editions.

SBS server has the following restrictions:

  • Only one computer in a domain can be running Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server.
  • Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server must be the root of the Active Directory® forest.
  • Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server cannot trust any other domains.
  • Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server is limited to 75 users.
  • A Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server domain cannot have any child domains.
  • You can only operate Terminal Services in remote administration mode on the server running SBS 2003. (Change from SBS 2000 policy)
  • Each additional server must have a Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server CAL. You can use CALs for each user or for each device.

Benefits of Windows Small Business Server 2003

Top 10 Reasons to Use Windows Small Business Server 2003

With Windows Small Business Server 2003, now you can:

1.

Create a central and secure place to store critical business data
Access to data and applications is centralized, improving employee productivity by ensuring all your employees can get the information they need from their computers.

Software restriction policies help prevent unapproved installations and help protect against viruses and other attacks.

2.

Guard against data loss
Volume shadow copy service enables point-in-time backups and helps your backup procedures run quickly and with minimal errors.

The Backup Configuration Wizard guides you through the creation and implementation of a successful data backup strategy.

3.

Ensure network security, thoroughly and easily
Wizards simplify security settings and help ensure all the necessary security steps are taken while setting up your network.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the operating system that has increased available services by 275 percent while mitigating attacks against the server by 60 percent.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 includes an internal firewall and also supports external firewalls.

4.

Keep your business up and running

Improved monitoring tools and usage reports keep you apprised of network status.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the most reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever delivered.

5.

Access information from anywhere, anytime and any device

Remote Web Workplace, the new remote portal, allows authorized users to access remote access features by using the Internet.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the most reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever delivered.

Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition, includes Microsoft SQL Server 2000. Businesses running the premium edition can now establish an interactive Web presence with an unlimited number of visitors and can run as many business applications as they need.

Note   Access to Web applications based on Small Business Server 2000/SQL Server 2000 was limited to 50 concurrent sessions. This limitation has been removed with Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition.

6.

Improve team performance through enhanced collaboration
A pre-configured internal Web Site based on Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services allows coworkers to share information, including document libraries, announcements, events, and links.

Enhanced Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) enables users to access an Internet version of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 from the Internet to share files and schedules.

7.

Increase sales and reduce costs by analyzing and managing your business with line-of-business applications
Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition, includes SQL Server 2000. As the foundation for storing and analyzing business information, SQL Server 2000 is compatible with more small-business applications than any other data management platform. Working with a broad array of Microsoft partners, small-business owners have more flexibility in selecting business applications to improve operations, reduce costs, and connect with customers. With SQL Server 2000, small-business customers can run several business applications in a simple and cost-effective information technology (IT) environment.

8.

Reach more customers and serve them better, all day, every day
You can host your own e-mail, create a company Web presence, and access business information remotely. These benefits enable you to conduct business in a professional manner and assure customers that you are the right choice for their business.

9.

Get up and running quickly & easily
Windows Small Business Server 2003 is preloaded on the most popular OEM platforms. Online License Activation means you no longer have to deal with floppy disks for client setup.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 is a member of the Windows Server 2003 family, meaning the interface will look familiar and will work like the interface in Microsoft Windows.

10.

Get a platform that is easy to grow with today and tomorrow
The Client Setup Wizard enables you to migrate profile settings (including desktop settings and data) from a peer-to-peer network (based on the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems) without disruptions to users.

Because Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, work well together, you can add Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, to your network as a dedicated line-of-business server or as a server dedicated to running Windows Terminal Server in application-sharing mode.

The Migration Pack enables you to grow from Windows Small Business Server 2003 to the components included within the product (including Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003, SQL Server 2000, and Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000).

Solution:

Web Edition

Windows Server 2003, Web Edition is mainly for building and hosting Web applications, Web pages, and XML Web Services. It is designed to be used primarily as an IIS 6.0 Web server and provides a platform for rapidly developing and deploying XML Web services and applications that use ASP.NET technology, a key part of the .NET Framework. This edition does not require Client Access Licenses.

Standard Edition

Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition is aimed towards small to medium sized businesses. Flexible yet versatile, Standard Edition supports file and printer sharing, offers secure Internet connectivity, and allows centralized desktop application deployment.

Enterprise Edition

Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition is aimed towards medium to large businesses. It is a full-function server operating system that supports up to eight processors and provides enterprise-class features such as eight-node clustering and support for up to 32 GB of memory. Enterprise Edition also comes in a 64-bit edition for Intel Itanium-based computers capable of supporting 8 processors and 64 GB of RAM.

Datacenter Edition

Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition is the flagship of the Windows Server line and designed for immense infrastructures demanding high security and reliability. Datacenter supports up to 32-way SMP and 64 GB of RAM with the 32-bit version and up to 128-way machines with individual partitions of up to 64 processors and 512 GB of RAM with the 64-bit version. Datacenter provides both eight-node clustering and load balancing services as standard features and includes Windows System Resource Manager facilitating consolidation and system management.

Storage Server

Windows Storage Server 2003 is optimized to provide dedicated file and print sharing services. It is only available through OEMs when purchased pre-configured with network attached storage devices, which are available in a wide variety of sizes from a couple hundred gigabytes to a few terabytes. One significant difference, when compared with the other Windows Server 2003 editions that provide file and print services, is that Storage Server does not require client access licenses.