Small Business Server 2003 R2

Small Business Server 2003 R2

Take a closer look at Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2

Learn about benefits, features, and requirements.
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Top 5 Benefits
  1. Protect your business and prevent data loss . With Small Business Server (SBS) 2003 R2 you get built-in firewall protection, tools to manage and monitor Internet access and help prevent virus attacks, and automatic data backup.
  2. Increase productivity with one central location for company data . Store your company data in one place so employees can quickly find the right information, share record keeping, and communicate and collaborate on group projects.
  3. Reduce costs by sharing printers, Internet access, and more . The SBS 2003 R2 network solution enables your business to share resources and equipment. Fax with fewer phone lines and send faxes directly from PCs.
  4. Access business information and resources from virtually anywhere, anytime . Securely access your e-mail, internal websites, network files, and even business applications from any PC with an Internet connection or Microsoft Windows Mobile-based or Smartphone device.
  5. Keep your software up to date . Automated patch and update management tools keep your PCs and server up to date, and a daily report is e-mailed to you (or your IT consultant) so you can identify issues before they occur.
System Requirements
Server Requirements

Processor : 750 MHz; 1 GHz or faster recommended
Memory : 512 MB; 1 GB or more recommended (4 GB maximum)
Hard disk : 16 GB of available hard-disk space

Client Requirements

Operating systems : Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional (SP2), or Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Office : Office 2007, Office 2003, or Microsoft Office XP
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Benefits Product Technology Standard Edition Premium Edition
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Protected, reliable operating system

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File, print, and application sharing

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Robust firewall for improved security and data protection

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Internal company website (intranet) for document and information sharing

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services

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E-mail and messaging solution

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Shared calendaring

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Expanded mailbox limits to 75 GB

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2

Microsoft Office Outlook 2003

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Automated network-wide patch and update management

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Daily report on status of desktops and server(s) running Microsoft software

Microsoft Windows Server Update Services

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Fax with fewer phone lines from desktops

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Receive faxes via e-mail or printer

Microsoft Shared Fax Service

Powerful, integrated data management and reporting solution

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition

 
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Firewall for multi-layer security

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Tools to manage and monitor internal Internet access

Microsoft Internet and Security Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004

 

Tools to develop websites

Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003