Answer: Many current and legacy products are supported including both Microsoft and 3rd Party products. Microsoft has put together a detailed list which you can access here. Answer: With Microsoft's commitment to Trustworthy Computing, many changes were made within the operating system. In fact, 350 changes that affected Exchange Server were made over the previous OS.

Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server is designed for partners who want to deliver a server solution based on Windows Server 2003 as part of their product offering. It provides the same version of Windows Server 2003 that is used by Windows Small Business Server 2003, but it has none of the added features included in the standard edition or premium edition of Windows Small Business Server 2003.

Yes. Although the Legacy Client can be installed and used on clients running Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP, we highly recommend Legacy Client for migratory purposes only. By not using the Advanced Client you will not have the ability to take advantage of the bandwidth awareness, mobile software delivery support, and advanced security features of the Advanced Client. For more information on the differences between the clients, please see the previous question.

There are some new timeout problems during negotiation (I think). An LDAP option has been set in version 1.2, and it has resolved this issue.

Upgrade to 0.7.2 or newer. Older versions have a bug in Slirp caused by a 64/32 bit mismatch. Newer versions have a workaround for this, though the Slirp code really needs to be cleaned up at some point. If you can't find smbserver in My Network Places, try searching for it, e.g. (on Windows 2000) Start -> Search -> Files or folders -> Computers, then search for "smbserver". When found, double click "smbserver", right click "qemu" and map it to a drive letter.

It is recommended that you do a full backup, including the system state, before you migrate to Windows Small Business Server 2003. You should also test the backup before proceeding with the migration. Keep in mind that the server configuration depends on the specifics of the network topology and the needs of your business. No. This problem has been corrected.

The Windows Server 2003 core and upgrade exams are available now. View the New and Upcoming Exams page for more information about elective and specialization exam availability. The Windows Server 2003 upgrade exam for MCSAs covers a direct subset of the job tasks that are included in typical MCSE skills. The skills tested by the MCSA upgrade exam are expected to be part of an MCSE's job tasks. Yes.

The Windows Server 2003 exams do not include labs or a practicum. However, the exams may include various innovative testing technologies to present a more realistic visual representation of the products that you are being tested on. This is so that your exam experience more consistently reflects the types of tasks that you perform on the job.

bit ProLiant servers with PII, PII Xeon, Pentium Pro and earlier processors are not supported. Also, HP-branded servers introduced before 2002 and HP NetServers are not supported.

The Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family takes the best of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage, and use. For more information, see the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web site. Microsoft has developed independent certification requirements for Windows Server 2003. The certification requirements for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 differ from those for MCSE on Windows 2000.

There can be only one Windows Small Business Server 2003 server in a domain. Each Windows Small Business Server 2003 server is typically connected to the Internet either directly, or via a firewall. Windows Small Business Server 2003 does not support trusts between domains; therefore, user names and resources could not be shared between those Windows Small Business Server 2003 servers.

Although Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 has released, it is recommended that you wait to install this service pack with Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1. For more information, see Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Known Issues. For information about migrating from Small Business Server 4.5 or Small Business Server 2000 to Windows Small Business Server 2003, see Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003. No.

No, the Windows Server 2003 needs a new version of CALs. You need a Windows Server 2003 License Server, which can serve both Windows 2000 terminal servers and Windows Server 2003 terminal servers.

Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 is based on Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition and can only be installed on 64-bit hardware.

Windows SBS 2003 customers can take advantage of the storage limit changes implemented in Exchange Server 2003 SP2. Downloading a full product online wouldn't be convenient for customers. It would take a too much time. Microsoft has updated the Configure E-mail and Internet Connection Wizard to include additional integration components that will help customers experience an easy ISA 2004 installation.

One of the key benefits of SBS 2003 R2 is the integration of leading server technologies, including Windows Server and Exchange Server. Because of this, SBS must release after all of its product components have been released, and after completing additional integration and testing. SBS customers with Software Assurance* will be able to SBS 2003 R2 without purchasing a new server license** for a nominal shipping and handling fee.

Because it is a prerequisite to installing Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1, if you have already installed Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, it is not necessary to uninstall the service pack. However, if you must uninstall Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 to address a known issue, you will be required to reinstall the service pack when you install Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 is scheduled to release-to-manufacturing in the second quarter of 2006 (English version; localized languages will follow). No. Most of the new features in Windows Server 2003 R2 are designed for medium- to large-sized businesses, and therefore are not applicable to the small business customer. SBS 2003 R2 will only include one Windows Server 2003 R2 component and that component is Windows SharePoint Services Service Pack 2.

Is it possible to install the server applications included with Windows Small Business Server 2003 on a different computer running Windows Server? For example, I want to run SQL Server on the computer running Windows Small Business Server 2003, but I want to run Exchange Server 2003 on a different computer. No. The server applications that come with the product must be installed on the same physical machine, if they are installed at all.

Yes. An enhanced version of Microsoft Connector for POP3 Mailboxes is included with both the standard edition and the premium edition of Windows Small Business Server 2003. Microsoft Connector for POP 3 Mailboxes can be configured to automatically download POP3 mail from your Internet service provider (ISP) at intervals of 15 minutes or more. Yes. Windows Small Business Server 2003 includes Microsoft Shared Fax Service.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 supports up to two physical CPU processors and up to four virtual CPU processors. For more information about support for multiple CPU processors, consult the Web site of your hardware manufacturer. Yes. You can customize the internal Windows SharePoint Services-based Web site in several ways. The architecture of the Web site is based on the digital dashboard, which uses a common Web Part framework, so you can add many types of Web Parts to the site directly.

For existing Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition customers, Service Pack 1 is available as a free download. You may also order the CD package for a nominal fee, including shipping and handling and applicable taxes. For Premium Edition customers, the Standard Edition Service Pack 1 is available as a free download; however, it will also be necessary to order the Service Pack 1 Premium CD package as Premium-Edition specific updates are only available on the CD package.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (SBS 2003 R2) is an update release to the award-winning SBS 2003 product, providing new features to address the growing needs of small businesses.

Answer: Yes. Windows Server 2003 now supports the latest releases, not only from Microsoft, but also from other non-Microsoft products. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 has been released and provides the next generation of messaging on the more secure and scalable platform ever released by Microsoft to date.

WSUS currently supports updates for Windows Small Business Server, Windows Server, Windows SharePoint Services, Exchange Server, and SQL Server. SBS 2003 R2 can push patches to other servers running these products on your network.

No. It is not possible to run Terminal Services in Application Server mode on Windows Small Business Server 2003. This is a change from Small Business Server 2000. Running Terminal Services in Application Server mode on a domain controller may present a security risk to your network.

SPii is supported on Server 2003. There are a configuration changes that may need to be made, with regards to MSDTC security, and the details about this information is available by logging in to our support portal, and visiting the knowledgebase (article #2810).

Answer: Yes, many of your current applications will migrate seamlessly, or with small changes to Windows Server 2003. To assist, Microsoft offers a Compatibility Toolkit, which not only tests your applications for compatibility, but also provides patches to facilitate integration and support for Windows Server 2003. Click here to download the Compatibility Toolkit.

Answer: Through efficient and seamless server consolidation and enhanced management, Windows Server 2003 can deliver an immediate saving in terms of your operational costs. This saving can be re-directed to provide for necessary upgrades, and generate a measurable return on your IT investment over time. When compared with Windows NT 4.

Answer: Microsoft Windows Server is proven as a sustainable, customer-driven, cost-effective business investment. Leveraging its maturity and industry experience, Microsoft invests deeply and engages in rigorous development processes, substantial integration of components, testing of key scenarios, a strong usability program, and sustained engineering and hardware testing in order to repeatedly deliver dependable, business-class software to customers.