Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2003 R2 is the latest release of the award-winning server solution designed to meet the networking needs of smaller organisations and those stepping up to their first server. With SBS 2003 R2, you can provide your business with file and printer sharing, a secure Internet connection for all your PCs, access to data away from the office, an internal company website, and a full-featured messaging system that also enables you to access e-mail from mobile devices.
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Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 will be available, starting September 2006*. This new release is designed to help you keep your business up and running, increase efficiencies, and get “peace of mind” with the “green check” of software health.
*English and German versions; additional languages will be available in following months. |
 | Get the “green check” of software health, increased e-mail capabilities, automatic updates, and more when you upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2. |
 | Secure your network, keep it up and running, and protect your business information so you can focus on business—not technology—issues. This network is designed to meet the business needs of today and tomorrow. |
Technical News and Information| • | SBS 2003 R2 is compatible with Vista and Office 2007. An update will be sent through the Microsoft Update to Windows SBS 2003 with SP1 and Windows SBS 2003 R2 customers in the early March timeframe. If you need the update before then, it can also be downloaded. For more information on how to download, please read the Vista and Office 2007 FAQs. |
| • | Check out the latest SBS 2003 R2 content and resources on the Microsoft for Partners site. |
| • | Read featured articles and browse the online library to find the product documentation articles you need. |
| • | Get plugged into the new SBS Team Blog for breaking news, technical tips, training, pod casts, links, and more. The blog is updated weekly. |
| • | Microsoft Update provides the same updates you get through Windows Update, plus high-priority updates for Windows Small Business Server and other Microsoft applications. Use the Automatic Updates feature to be notified when critical updates are available and to decide whether to install them automatically. |
Product Basics| • | Since the first release of SBS, a strong community of SBS users has continued to grow. Find a support group in your state and get some opinions from a peer. |
| • | The right server can help your business run more effectively, reduce costs, and enhance customer relationships. This online kit explains the basics of server technology and Windows Small Business Server 2003. |
| • | Take a tour of SBS 2003 and see how it helps keep your company data secure, improve productivity, and enhance customer communications. This Microsoft PowerPoint guide also shows how you can work remotely and stay connected with SBS 2003. |
| • | Download this free guide explaining all the benefits a server can bring you. |
| • | Whether you're a business decision maker or IT professional, these webcasts help answer your most important questions about Windows Small Business Server 2003. |
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