Re: Standard v Premium ?

From: Dave Nickason [SBS MVP] (gwdibble_at_NOSPAM.frontiernet.net)
Date: 02/14/05 

Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:30:03 -0500

Price-wise, I believe Premium is cheaper than Standard + ISA, so not using
SQL isn't a factor. But IMO one of the best deals, if you've got customers
on prior versions without SA, is the version upgrade.

"Eriq Neale" <eon@eonconsulting.idonotwantspam.net> wrote in message
news:2005021410454575249%eon@eonconsultingidonotwantspamnet...
> On 2005-02-14 10:13:00 -0600, "Pete Smith"
> <peter.smith@manNOSPAMnesty.com> said:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Can someone briefly explain to me the differences between the 2 versions
>> or point me to a Microsoft link that shows a comparison. I have a lot of
>> customers on SBS2K and I am very familiar with its components and want to
>> have the same internet 'safety net' that ISA provides. Very few of my
>> customers use SQL Server.
>>
>> My own system is the Action Pack version of SBS2K and I'm about to deploy
>> SBS2003 (Action Pack) in my own business (thanks to Jeff;s Swing IT!.) If
>> that goes well, I will upgrade my existing customers. I'm sure that
>> SBS2003 is stable enough by now to deploy in the production environment,
>> especially as I have read that SP1 is just around the corner which gives
>> us the new version of ISA Server I believe.
>>
>> Why haven't I started to use SBS2003 yet, I hear you ask? I'm a very busy
>> IT professional, too busy doing the job to take time off to learn the new
>> stuff (which is getting older by the day). Eventually of course, it all
>> catches up with us, doesn't it. Also, I'm having difficulty in my own
>> mind selling a '2000' named product, excellent 'though it is, in 2005.
>>
>> Your collective assistance would be most appreciated.
>>
>> Regards, Pete Smith.
>
> Hey Pete.
>
> From the FAQ page
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/techinfo/overview/generalfaq.mspx:
>
> Q. What
>
> Q. What are the major differences between the standard edition and premium
> edition of Windows Small Business Server 2003?
>
> A. . The standard edition of Windows Small Business Server 2003 includes
> Windows Server 2003 technologies, including fax service, firewall service,
> and remote-access service. Additionally, it includes Microsoft Exchange
> Server 2003, enhanced tools for server monitoring and administration, and
> an out-of-the-box solution for internal Web sites. The standard edition is
> ideal for customers who do not require the higher-level functionality
> included in the premium edition.
> . The premium edition includes everything in the standard edition, plus
> Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration
> (ISA) Server 2000, and Microsoft FrontPage 2003. The premium edition is
> ideal for small businesses with more demanding IT needs, such as
> data-intensive line-of-business applications, or advanced firewall and
> Web-caching capabilities.
>
> There are a number of new tools with SBS 2003 in addition to the overall
> improvements from the 2000 base to the 2003 base. Remote Web Workplace,
> Companyweb, and Outlook over the Internet are huge selling features of the
> product.
>
> HTH...
>
> -Eriq
> --
> Eriq Neale - MCSE, MCSA Messaging, MCP Small/Medium Business, Mac Guru
> EON Consulting - www.eonconsulting.net
> Need additional IT insight? E-mail "support at eonconsulting dot net"
>

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