E-mail, networking, and Internet connectivity
Get shared access to the Internet, a firewall to help protect your local network, Internet e-mail based on Exchange Server, and productivity tools such as Outlook® Web Access and the Remote Web Workplace.
Microsoft Windows SharePoint Service
Get a preconfigured internal website based on Windows SharePoint Services, which team members can use to share information in a collaborative environment.
Remote access
You can accommodate an increasingly mobile work force through the new Remote Web Workplace, which provides access to e-mail, remote desktops, and much more.
Mobility
Your mobile users can access their e-mail, schedule, calendar, and task information from their cell phones and other portable devices.
Server administration and management
Take advantage of updated, end-to-end network administration features that help ensure that your network runs efficiently.
Protect your business and prevent data loss
A more secure infrastructure protects your business from unauthorized users and data loss with:
- Built-in firewall protection and security-enhanced remote access.
- Tools to manage and monitor Internet access, block spammers, and automatically remove dangerous e-mail attachments to help prevent virus attacks.
- Automatic data backup and the ability to retrieve and restore previous versions.
Get the "green check" of software health
Automated patch and update management tools keeps PCs and servers up to date, and a daily report is e-mailed to you (or your IT consultant) so you can identify issues before they occur. A green check indicates that your system is healthy, or the report details actions necessary for attaining "green check" status.
Keep your business up and running with a reliable network
Built on Windows Server 2003 technology, the most reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever produced, SBS 2003 R2 delivers an operating system you can depend on.
Optimize your Windows investment
Built on Windows technology, SBS 2003 R2 enables you to benefit from efficiencies and savings inherent in having an integrated network.
- Reduce training with familiar Microsoft products and tools.
- Run your application of choice: a powerful database in the Premium Edition supports the largest selection of business software applications.
- Microsoft products are designed to work together, so applications and hardware integrate effortlessly.
Increase productivity with one central location for company data
SBS 2003 R2 provides a central location to store your company data, so employees can:
- Quickly find the right information.
- Share record keeping.
- Communicate and collaborate on group projects.
Access business information and resources from virtually anywhere, anytime
Be productive, whether you're out of the office, at home, or on the road.
- Securely access your e-mail, internal Web sites, network files, and even business applications from any PC with an Internet connection.
- Easily access e-mail, schedules, and contacts from virtually anywhere, at anytime using a Microsoft Windows Mobile-based or Smartphone device.
- Communicate in real time to stay current with your company and customers.
Reduce costs by sharing printers, Internet access, faxes, and more
As a complete network solution, SBS 2003 R2 enables your business to get more done with what you already have.
- Share resources, like Internet access and business software.
- Share equipment, including printers and fax machines.
- Fax with fewer phone lines and send faxes directly from PCs.
- SBS 2003 R2 is easy for your IT consultant to install and maintain, helping to lower the costs of network management.
Present a more professional image
Get the tools you need to help create a strong brand, including a customized Web site that resides on your server - no sharing of your domain name with a Web hosting company. And with your own e-mail domain hosted on your server, there's no sharing of your address with an Internet service provider. SBS 2003 R2 helps you build credibility with your customers.
Stay connected to your customers and serve them better
With SBS 2003 R2, you can stay more connected, present a professional appearance, and manage your customer relationships more effectively. Server technology can streamline customer communications, allowing you to:
- Access the facts you need in real time.
- Respond to customer inquires more quickly and accurately.
- Stay connected while on the road with remote access capabilities.
Get a platform that is easy to grow for today and tomorrow
SBS 2003 R2 is a robust, flexible platform that can be customized to your needs. Affordable today and scalable for tomorrow, it provides a solid "technology building block" for future technology enhancements to your business. SBS 2003 R2 has the flexibility to grow with your company. As your business expands, you can add additional servers and migrate seamlessly to the full line of Windows Server System products.
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows SharePoint Services
- Exchange Server 2003 SP2, Office Outlook 2003
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Premium Edition
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows SharePoint Services
- Exchange Server 2003 SP2, Office Outlook 2003
- SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition
- Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
- Office FrontPage 2003
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Transition Pack
As your business needs grow beyond 75 users or devices, the Transition Pack helps protect your technology investment by converting your Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 license into standard licenses for each of the individual server technologies, including Windows Server 2003 and more.
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 supports a maximum of 75 users or devices. The computer running Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 should be in the Intel Pentium/Celeron family or the AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family or have a compatible processor. Both editions support up to two CPUs on one server.
Note: A single hyperthreading processor and multi-core processors count as one CPU
System Requirements for Standard Edition
- CPU speed 750 MHz Minimum; 1 GHz or faster Recommended
- RAM 512 MB Minimum; 1 GB or higher (4 GB max) Recommended
- Hard disk 16 GB of available hard disk space
- Drive CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
- Display VGA or hardware that supports console redirection Minimum; Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor Recommended
- Other devicesHardware that supports console redirection, Ethernet network interface card Minimum, Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device, Two Ethernet network interface cards from the Recommended
- Additional items and services required for Internet access Broadband or high-speed modem Internet connection
- Additional items required for networking Dedicated Class 1 fax modem to use fax service Minimum. Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Phone or Microsoft Smartphone 2003 for Microsoft Outlook Mobile Access and Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional for client operating systems Recommended
System Requirements for Premium Edition
- CPU speed 750 MHz Minimum; 1 GHz or faster Recommended
- RAM 512 MB Minimum; 1 GB or higher (4 GB max) Recommended
- Hard disk 16 GB of available hard disk space
- Drive CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
- Display VGA or hardware that supports console redirection Minimum; Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor Recommended
- Other devicesHardware that supports console redirection, Ethernet network interface card from the Windows Server Catalog Minimum, Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device, Two Ethernet network interface cards from the Windows Server Catalog Recommended
- Additional items and services required for Internet access Broadband or high-speed modem Internet connection
- Additional items required for networking Dedicated Class 1 fax modem to use fax service Minimum. Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Phone or Microsoft Smartphone 2003 for Microsoft Outlook Mobile Access and Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional for client operating systems Recommended