Re: OK to install SBS 2003 R2 Premium over SBS 2003 Standard?

Thanks to everybody who responded.

I am still not sure - are you saying that a full install of R2 over my R1
(?) will or will not lose my config and data?

Thanks

L

"Cris Hanna [SBS-MVP]" <crisnospamhanna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote in message news:u2omr2zZHHA.808@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
well I'd say adding ISA server to your network is a huge security
advantage...

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"Al Williams" <donotreplydirect@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:u9SlcixZHHA.1388@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Premium does not have any more security features per se, it just adds on
full SQLServer and ISAServer. If you are using a proper internet
firewall for security then you don't need ISA (though it does work well).

Normally you can just upgrade from standard to premium by buying the
upgrade CD and installing SQL and (optionally) ISA from it. In your case
I don't think it will upgrade cleanly though because you have the R2
release and your old version was R1. You would have to do a full
re-install.

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Allan Williams



"Lee" <me@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hello

I am basically a one-man business working with a couple of freelancers
on an ad hoc project basis.

I currently run an SBS 2003 Standard server that operates mainly as my
exchange server, file share with automated backup to NAS and general
plaything. I am just starting to get the hang of the potential of the
companyweb intranet in order to allow my remote colleagues to
communicate out of hours. Though configuring companyweb so each user can
only see their own live projects is proving a headache. I try to grab
time to fiddle as pressure of work allows.

One of my clients is concerned about the security of my SBS 2003
Standard server being accessable from the internet - albeit only by
using certificates. They have offered to give me a copy of SBS 2003 R2
Premium edition in return for some of my time. I understand that Premium
edition has more security features.

Can I just put in the DVD and fire up the installation? Will it
recognise the current SBS Standard and upgrade accordingly? I am
concerned that my current configuration and data (esp. Exchange) will be
wiped.

All advice very welcome.

L







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