So why SBS?

Now that Ive implemented SBS, I cant actually see what benefits it brings
over and above SharePoint for SMB

1) Exchange is weird and unfamilar, theres plenty of significantly better
freeware options available!

1b) Sharepoint provides "public" folders in much the same way as Exchange,
but significantly simpler and usable.

2) Domain, err still dont see the point. For example as a test Ive added a
dummy PC to the network, it does not have any user/device authentication
within SBS but its network places are populated with server/shares!! AND I
can add and delete any files from UserFolders. Get real!!

3) Backup, migrate, swing, nightmare with blob files. NO NO NO!
Simple file share, simple backup, 5mins fallover recovery.

4) RAS, VPN.... Why bother?? Sharepoint provides depositry of files,
security job done!

5) Sharepoint doesnt require you to employ a person simply to administer
CALs, (yes theres actually a user profile for CAL management!)

I like SBS but have difficulty with the correlation between ease/cost of
deployment and benefits.


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