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Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 review

Verdict

It may just be an update to the latest versions of the core components, but it still represents superb functionality for the money, especially the Standard version.

Review Date: 22 Jan 2004

Reviewed By: Jon Honeyball

Price when reviewed: Standard, £399; Premium, £1,015 (all prices exc VAT and for five clients): Upgrade From 2000 to Premium, £409(exc VAT)

Overall Rating

PCPRO Recommended

There are two versions of SBS: the Standard and Premium editions. SBS Standard costs around £399 and Premium is £1,015. Both come with five-client access licences. Five-user add-on CALs cost £250 for either version. Both server editions have Windows Server, Exchange Server, SharePoint, Fax, Remote Access and Outlook 2003. The Premium edition adds in the ISA firewall engine, SQL Server 2000 and FrontPage 2003 licences.

Overall, it's hard to argue with the packaging, especially the cheaper of the two versions. If you have a hardware firewall and aren't database users, you have no need for the Premium edition. And, at under £400, the Standard package is stunning value for money.

Author: Jon Honeyball

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