1 Windows Small Business Server 2003 Release 2 and Other Updates Pamela Lauz, SBS Product Manager

2 SBS 2003 Release 2 Estimated Availability: Q2 CY 2006

3 Automated, network-wide patch and update management for all Microsoft Update supported products, lowering the costs of managing a Microsoft-based network and helping to maintain a more secure infrastructure The “green check” of software health indicates that your computers running Microsoft software are up-to-date – or the daily report details actions necessary for attaining “green check” status. Increased mailbox limits from 16 GB to 75 GB, enabling improved productivity for employees Inclusion of SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition technology in SBS 2003 R2 Premium Edition SBS 2003 Release 2 Technical Benefits

4 Expanded client access license (CAL) rights including access to additional Exchange Server 2003 and SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition servers in the SBS 2003 R2 network, allowing customers more flexibility in growth Expanded CAL benefit apply to existing SBS CALs upon upgrading to R2. Existing SBS CALs do not need to be upgraded. SBS 2003 Release 2 Licensing Benefit

5 Pricing: Upgrade SKU price to be announced upon RTM SBS customers with Software Assurance will be able to obtain SBS 2003 R2 at no additional licensing cost. There may be a small fee for media shipping and handling. SBS customers without Software Assurance will be able to purchase a new version upgrade SKU via retail, which will enable them to cost-effectively upgrade from any version of SBS (4.0, 4.5, 2000, 2003) to SBS 2003 R2. SBS 2003 Release 2

6 SBS 2003 Release 2 Technology Upgrade The Technology Upgrade Program provides eligible customers with a copy of the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Upgrade Media Kit if they purchase Windows Small Business Server 2003 with SP1 (Standard or Premium Edition) preinstalled on a new server from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or System Builder during the eligibility period: English Language versions: March 1, July 31, 2006 Non-English Language versions: March 1, August 31, 2006 Only OEM and System Builder licenses qualify for the program. FPP (full packaged products) and Volume Licensing options do not qualify for this program.

7 SBS 2003 Release 2 Technology Upgrade Technology Upgrade – Procurement: Customer need to follow these instructions 1.Retain Proof-of-Purchase Information and Locate Certificate of Authenticity: Upon purchasing on or after March 1, 2006, retain all relevant documents for the proof-of-purchase, including but not limited to the invoice. In addition, locate the Certificate of Authenticity of the product that should be adhered to the server chassis. Customers will need this information when requesting the Upgrade Media Kit. For information on locating your Certificate of Authenticity, see Revisit this Page to Place the Order: Customers should bookmark this page or in the near future. Once customers see Microsoft’s “Release-to-Manufacturing” announcement, they can place their order for the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Upgrade Media Kit. Please note that while there is no charge for the Media Kit itself, there will be a nominal fee for shipping and media fulfillment operations. 3.Order Your Kit: Eligible customers must order the Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Upgrade Media Kit by the following dates: English Language versions: September 15, 2006 Non-English Language versions: October 15, 2006

8 SBS 2003 Release 2 Technology Upgrade Technology Upgrade – Media Kit Contents: R2 Technologies CD Premium Technologies CD (2 CDs) – Premium Edition only A “Getting Started” poster Certificate of Authenticity for the Upgrade, which will need to be adhered to the server chassis.

9 SBS Resources for Partners

10 SBS Partner Website SBS 2003 for Canadian resellers/partners: Offers, Promotions and Rebates Marketing Materials: templates, boxshots, guides, 180-day evals, co-marketing tools Readiness and Training Project Guides Licensing Upcoming Events

11 The NEW Small Business Technology Assessment Program Enhanced Program: Now offered by Microsoft Corp. to technology partners worldwide (effective February 1 st, 2006). Small Business Technology Assessment Toolkit: - Detailed "Business Assessment" guide - Comprehensive "Technical Assessment" guide - Microsoft Small Business Solution Selling guide - Three-year planning template - Sample proposal template - Server deployment guide - Customizable sales and marketing tools Participating Canadian partners will be listed on the Small Business website for customers to access. Incentive: Complete monthly report and earn credit towards Microsoft Merchandise. SBSC partners in Canada earn double the incentives.

12 IDC White Paper Series: Paths to Opportunities with Small Business Server 2003 Each of the six guides offers: Industry trends and market opportunities Business models: fees, costs, efforts, and profits Consulting lifecycles Guidance on getting started Partner case studies and best practices Pointers to valuable resources and tools Website: Six guides based on input from technology partners worldwide: 1.Delivering Server Solutions with SBS Delivering Maintenance and Managed Services with SBS Delivering Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 SBE with SBS Delivering Mobility and Remote Access Solutions with SBS Customizing Windows SharePoint Services in SBS Upselling Microsoft Dynamics GP

13 SBS Community 24x7 Peer Support SBS Community Site SBS MVP’s in Canada  Calvin McLennan – Waterdown, Ontario  Les Connor – Winnipeg, Manitoba  Jeff Loucks – St Catharines, Ontario SBS Newsgroups technical group, users of all levels plus partners, VAR's, consultants more on the sales and management of SMB market, partners, VAR's, consultants Canadian Usergroups Toronto Windows Server User Group (TWSUG) Toronto North SBS Consultants Group Montreal IT Pro User Group (MITPUG) – Winnipeg IT Pro User Group – Vancouver Technology User Group (VANTUG) - Montreal GUMSNET –

14 SBS Resources for Customers

15 For Customers List of SBS Service Providers: SBS 2003 Product Information Networking Basics For Small Business r2003/sbs/evaluation/networking/default. mspx Recoup your SBS investment in less than a month r2003/sbs/evaluation/roi/outofboxROI.ms px Case Studies iz/products/sbs/casestudies.mspx

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