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Overview
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 with Windows Server 2008 SP2 is an affordable server solution designed for businesses with 75 employees or fewer. Windows SBS 2008 with Windows Server 2008 SP2 is the latest small business solution from Microsoft designed to help small businesses operate at the same technology level as much larger organizations, but without the added costs and complexities of managing an intricate IT infrastructure.

 
What's new
SBS 2008 includes the latest versions of component technologies including Windows Server 2008 SP2, Exchange Server 2007, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (in the Premium edition), and Windows SharePoint® Services 3.0
  • Based on 64-bit technology
  • Streamlined deployment with new network-wide configuration, management and reporting capabilities
  • Enhanced security, backup and recovery capabilities
  • Improved remote access and streamlined collaboration through enhancements to Remote Web Workplace, integration with Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and new capabilities in Exchange Server 2007
  • Business application-ready with additional Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server on a separate server in Premium Edition

Windows SBS 2008 with Windows Server 2008 SP2 includes the following benefits:

  • SP2 introduces an improved power management policy that is up to 10% more efficient than the original in some configurations (both on the server and the desktop), and includes the ability to manage these settings via Group Policy
  • SP2 adds support for UTC timestamps to the ex FAT file system, enabling correct file synchronization across time zones  
  • SP2 adds the ability to natively record data on to Blu-Ray media
Windows SBS 2008 with Windows Server 2008 SP2 on HP platforms is available in two editions, Standard and Premium.
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Standard Edition includes:
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition technologies (x64)
  • Windows Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition
  • Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
  • Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1
  • Integration with Office Live Small Business
  • Office Live Workspaces
  • Office Live Public Facing Website
    • Premium Edition includes:
    • All the features of Standard Edition plus
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    • Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition technologies (x64 or x86)
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition technologies
    Learn more about these popular topics Windows Small Business Server 2008.

     
     
    Ideal Environment
    Ideal for...

    Infrastructure supporting 10 to 75 users:
    • Single Domain
    • Multiple Subnets
    • 1+ Branch Locations with local authentication needs (+Server for RODC)
    • Add standalone servers for redundancy
      Microsoft Hardware Specifications per Edition comparison

     

    Standard Edition

    Premium Edition
    Processor (64 bit) 2 GHz (or greater) clock speed (x64 processor) Recommended 2 GHz (or greater) clock speed (x86 or x64 processors)
    RAM per processor 4 GB (minimum) 32 GB (maximum) Recommended 2 GB (minimum) 32 GB (maximum for x64 processor) or 4 GB (maximum for x86 processor)
    Available Disk Space Minimum 60 GB Minimum 10 GB, recommended 40 GB
    NICs One, 100 Mbps (minimum) One, 100 Mbps (minimum)
    Internet Some Internet functionality may require Internet access (fees may apply) and a Windows Live ID Account Some Internet functionality may require Internet access (fees may apply) and a Windows Live ID Account
    Monitor Super-VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor Super-VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor
    Fax Modem Fax Services require a fax modem Fax Services require a fax modem
    DVD-ROM DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive
    Keyboard and pointing device Keyboard Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device Keyboard Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
    Supported Client Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition SP2 or later; Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate; Windows Mobile 5.0 or later Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition SP2 or later; Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate; Windows Mobile 5.0 or later
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