Windows Server 2003 or 2008?

Wiggins · 10 Oct 2008 at 20:03

Hi

I'm currently in the process of knocking together 3 quotes for a Small Business Server.

Now i'm not entirely clued up on Server OS so its going to be pretty new to me.

Which version is easier to setup and maintain?

oddjob62 · 10 Oct 2008 at 20:57

I've not used SBS 2008 (have used server 2008 and exchange 2007 though), but have used 2003 a fair bit. I'd say if you are "not entirely clued up on Server OS" it won't be much different learning either one, although you'll probably find many more articles and tutorials on 2003 what with it having been out for much longer.

Wiggins · 10 Oct 2008 at 21:20

Thanks.

I don't need SBS as all email is pop3 so no need for an exchange suite. If they are roughly the same to use, I will go for 2003.

janesssssy · 11 Oct 2008 at 19:40

Go for 2008, there loads of tips on the net and its easy to get grips of.

s0ck · 11 Oct 2008 at 20:47

SBS has a POP3 connector and for someone not completely clued up, the wizard driven interface is the way to go.

gurusan · 11 Oct 2008 at 21:05

i would go for 2008