Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2

I've just noticed that Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 will be available next month. Some of the more significant changes are the expanded Exchange mailbox limit to 75GB, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). In addition, SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition is included in the Premium edition.

More information available here.

Cheers,
John.

Comments

  • Anonymous
    July 12, 2006
    John - There's been some discussion in the SBS partner community about the value of R2.  Susan and Vlad have very different positions on the value that R2 provides to customers, while I tend to think of this as a relatively minor upgrade.  Was wondering what you thought about R2… I have my original post linked below, along with links to Vlad and Susan’s comments.

    http://addicted-to-it.blogspot.com/2006/07/sbs2003-r2-might-not-be-revolutionary.html

  • Anonymous
    July 12, 2006
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  • Anonymous
    July 12, 2006
    I tend to agree... I'm not looking forward to it in the same was as I was with SBS 2003, but it's a good next step.  I think the primary area of disagreement is about SBS-sizing of WSUS - for better or worse.  Looking forward to getting my hands on it.

    Thanks - Nick
  • Anonymous
    July 15, 2006
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