Benefits of Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2

Published: July 11, 2005

If you’re running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or previous versions of Windows Small Business Server, you can achieve better business value by upgrading to SBS 2003 R2 (SBS 2003 R2). Building on the award-winning benefits of previous versions, SBS 2003 R2 delivers enhanced security, simplified management tools, improved e-mail productivity, and more.

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Benefits of Upgrading

SBS 2003 R2 delivers all the benefits of the award-winning Windows Small Business Server product, plus new advantages, such as:

A more secure infrastructure: includes built-in firewall protection and security-enhanced remote access to help prevent unauthorized users from getting into your network.

Simplified update management: keeps 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 GB to 75 GB, so you can get more from your e-mail communications.

A powerful, integrated data management and reporting solution: supports the largest selection of business software applications (Premium Edition only).

The ability to reduce costs and increase flexibility even further 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 Edition, Microsoft Windows Server), saving you money and offering you more flexibility in growth.

SBS 2003 R2 is easy for your IT solution provider to set up and manage, so you can get up and running quickly and get the most out of your technology investment.

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Upgrade Options

If you have an existing server in your network, you can upgrade to SBS 2003 R2 through one of two options:

Upgrade directly. Upgrade your existing server to SBS 2003 R2.

Migrate your data. Install SBS 2003 R2 on a new server and then migrate your existing server's data and settings.

It's easy and affordable to upgrade to SBS 2003 R2. To learn more, read about the Version Upgrade SKUs at Pricing for SBS 2003 R2.

Get full details on upgrade options and how to complete an upgrade at How to Upgrade to SBS 2003 R2.

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