x86 (32-bit) Only

x64 (64-bit) Only

Setup asks technical questions and allows you to place data stores in the UI

Setup requires an answer file to place data stores, or allows you to move them as often as you like after setup, making setup easier, faster and more predictable.

Setup asks you technical questions about your router

Setup detects routers at 192.168.x.1 and 192.168.x.255 automatically

Windows Firewall disabled

Windows Firewall enabled and protecting the server before setup is finished

Can deploy as Edge NAT box, or Single-NIC

Deploy's as Single-NIC only, flexibility for any type of router (hardware or software) to be used in front of SBS.

DHCP can be deployed on Router or SBS server

DHCP strongly recommended on SBS server, can disable using advanced console only

Post Setup called "To Do" list

Administrator account used, but encouraged to be disabled

New Administrator account created during setup, and the built-in is disabled out of the box

Configure E-mail and Internet Connection wizard was 27 wizard pages long

Connect to the Internet Wizard for outbound connectivity

Internet Address Management Wizard for inbound connectivity, which also configures domain names with participating domain name providers

Add a Trusted Certificate Wizard for adding certs to the box

Configure a Smart Host Wizard for outbound e-mail smarthost configuration

Fix-My-Network wizard for continuous re-runs to reset configuration to factory defaults

User Templates

Renamed to "User Roles"

Power User can log into console with limited tasks

Standard User with administration links, gets additional links in Remote Web Workplace for management of Office Live, Connecting to the server, etc.

POP3 Connector was limited for SSL access, should be used for transition tool only.

POP3 Connector re-written to support SSL access to mail accounts.  Continues to be a transition tool.

Remote Web Workplace was on/off for all users

Remote Web Workplace can be limited to be used for certain users only (all users by default).

Business-card web-site was a white paper solution to host on the local box

Integration with Office Live for configuration of Business card web-site

Integration with Office Live for hosted SharePoint

Integration with Office Live for AdSense advertising

Backup was NTBackup based, support for USB disk drive and Tape

Backup is based on new VSS technology, and is much quicker, but no longer supports tape.

Email Reports Daily and Instant alerts from a defined list

An extensible list of alerts and daily reports

Security roll-up of the Server

Security roll-up of the server and clients.

Windows Server 2003
Exchange Server 2003
Windows SharePoint Services v2
WSUS v2

Windows Server 2008
Exchange Server 2007 SP1
Windows SharePoint Services v3
WSUS v3

Remote Web Workplace shows all computers to connect to

Remote Web Workplace can show all computers, but defaults to a user

Self-Issued Certificate was your responsibility to distribute

Handy distribution tool provided that can be taken home on a USB/Floppy drive and installed on remote computers, or windows mobile devices

Single Leaf/Root Self-issued Certificate

Root Cert/Leaf Cert combination so renewing the leaf cert doesn't require redistributing the certificate package

No Anti Virus included

120 day trial versions of OneCare for the Server, and Forefront Security for Exchange included.

Folder Redirection is entire network or no one.

You can choose which users have their "My Documents" redirected to the server

All files were able to be put on the server

You can filter which type of documents are not allowed on the server, such as music files, etc.

Support for Windows 2000 clients and higher

Support for Windows XP SP2 clients and higher

Windows Mobile access was always allowed

Windows Mobile access can be enabled by user, and devices can be managed through Outlook Web Access.

Two consoles, the Administrators console, and the Power Users console

Three consoles, the Administrators console, the administrators console with advanced links, and the MMC console with most native tool consoles already in it.

Single type of CAL

Lower price CALs for Standard server & users that aren't using the features in Premium

CALs purchased in 5/25 packs

CALs purchased in 1/5/25 packs

User needs to remember links

Administrator maintained Vista Gadget for common company links