SBS Turn-Key Operation



I have a rather strange, but unique question:

Could the SBS platform be utilized as a rather turn-key application service
and support system?

What I mean by this is I know of several possible clients that want to start
up a small business (ie. real estate, pharmacies, accounting locations) and
create/upgrade their current network environments by the introduction of a
internal file/e-mail server and several XP Pro workstations hooked into it.

My idea, if it is possible: setup a VPN router at each site, then setup SBS
2003 along w/ the necessary XP Pro workstations. Then use the RWW and RDC
components to support these clients virtually from my home via VPN when the
need arises and only do actual physical computer cleaning when needed for
the support portion of the contract.

The number of clients is around 10 to 15. Was considering using standard SBS
release as the actual cost of Premium is a bit too much for these clients --
as they wont really be doing anything external except maybe e-mail. Web
hosting could be an option later on, but primarly hosted on another server
for security and performance reasons.

>From a small business support and service provider -- is such a plan really
viable at least for long-term retention possibilites?

Thanks.

-- Michael


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