C3 San Diego recommends Windows 2003 Small Business Server R2 because it provides your business with the essential server applications rolled into one package.

SBS has two price points, Standard and Premium, each offering Exchange/Outlook integration, an internal Sharepoint website and shared file and fax services. Premium edition also includes MS SQL 2005 Server, MS ISA Server and MS Frontpage 2003. These additional technologies especially SQL Server 2005 may be of use to your company depending on the applications you utilize.

SBS allows up to 5 concurrent connection as part of its licensing. Additional 5 packs of licensees can be purchased if your company requires.

For more information, please Contact Us or visit Microsoft's SBS website.

WINDOWS 2003 SERVER R2

Windows 2003 server is offered in 4 different versions with only the Standard R2 version typically used in Small Businesses. The Standard R2 version will allow for additional hardware configurations including multiple processors (3+) and RAM support up to 64GB.

The only drawback to purchasing the Standard R2 edition is that each server application must be purchased separately. This will encure an additional expense over SBS when requiring Exchange or SQL 2005 server.

Benefits of Implementing a Server

Messaging And Collaboration

• Exchange 2003 Mobile Access
• Outlook Web Access (Webmail)
• Outlook 2003 Over the Internet
• Remote Access from the road to company documentation
• Intranet Sharepoint Site to share company information

Data Security

• Shadow Copy
• SBS Backup
• Monitoring
• Centralized User Profiles

Additional Benefits

• In-House Hosting of Email and Website
• Integrated File Shares
• Integrated Patch Management& Spam Protection

Please Contact C3 San Diego for a free 1 hour Business Assessment to see how implementing a Windows 2003 Server can help your business grow. During this consultation we can help you determine which server will fit best with your business and layout the initial network design.