• Disk Quotas. Allows disk partitions to be set up in order to limit the amount of disk space used on the server for a particular user.
   
• Index Service. Provides an easier way for users on the local area network (LAN) to find documents stored on the server. Users can query based on document properties, date information, or words and phrases stored within each document.
   
• Improved Backup. Supports integrated scheduling of backups as well as support for additional backup media.
   

For networks with Windows 2000 Professional clients, the following additional features are also introduced:
 

• Microsoft IntelliMirror®. Supports synchronization of data and user-profile information on server-based folders to a local storage cache of Windows 2000 Professional client machines. Users can configure a folder and other profile settings located on the server to be made available offline. Changes to either the server copy or the local copy of data will be automatically synchronized during the next connection to the network.
   
• Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Enables an easier way to deploy software to Windows 2000 Professional client machines. GPOs also offer the ability to support roaming profiles, allowing users to log on to any Windows 2000 Professional client machine on the network and gain access to all of their user settings and server-based data folders, while also providing the ability to lock-down desktop and Start menu settings for a given group of users.
   
• Application Assign and Publish. Allows administrators to set up applications to be published in the Add/Remove Programs library for all Windows 2000–based clients on the network.
   

• Improved Outlook Web Access (OWA) Web Client. Enables users to view their own e-mail Inbox, calendars, contacts, and tasks, as well as Exchange Public Folders through the new Exchange Web client. Users can connect from any computer on the network, or over an Internet-based virtual private network (VPN) with a Web browser, to retrieve their Exchange-based information without any special user configuration on the computer.
   
• Instant Messaging Service. Lets users instantly set up a chat session with local or Internet users without having to pay local or long distance phone fees, utilizing the shared connection to the Internet.
   
• Group Scheduling. Allows users to organize meetings quickly and efficiently over the Internet so they no longer need to have a meeting to schedule a meeting.
   

• New VPN Wizard. Allows a business to easily configure a secure VPN to allow mobile workers to connect to the Small Business Server network over the Internet without having to dial directly into the server. VPNs can save companies from additional telephony costs by providing a way for workers outside of the telephone area code to dial in to their local Internet connection, and to use the Internet to perform the long-distance connection—at virtually no cost to the remote user.
   
• Managed Access. Helps prevent unauthorized employee Internet usage by allowing IT administrators to set and manage individual Web-access policies, as appropriate, on an employee-by-employee basis.
   

• Support for Brooktrout Fax Boards and Additional ISDN Cards. Offers support for all Windows 2000–based, Class 1 Fax modems, as well as introducing support for Brooktrout fax boards and AVT ISDN cards.
   
• Broadcast Fax Support. Spools documents from the client machine to the server all at one time, and delivers the image to the list fax numbers in the fax queue, without tying up the client machine or network traffic during the broadcast fax job.
   

• Save Money on Hardware and Telephony. Allows businesses that regularly connect to information services to save money on hardware and telephony costs-by not requiring a modem on each client machine and dedicated phone lines for each computer.
   
• Managed Usage. Allows for restricted use of the shared modems for individual users or groups of users, providing control over who connects to external networks.
   

• Ease of Use. Provides wizards and templates so that users can quickly build, update, and manage their Internet and intranet Web sites.
   
• Professional-Looking Designs. Offers new editing tools and more than 60 customizable Web site designs.
   
• Familiarity. Operates in much the same way as Microsoft Office, so users can get up and running quickly.
   

With Windows 2000–based, Plug and Play support, more hardware devices, including many USB devices, will be detected, installed, and configured by default. Small Business Server 2000 no longer requires a modem during setup. This provides you with a more reliable setup experience.

 

The updated Setup Computer Wizard includes an Extensibility Wizard tool that allows IT administrators to install applications that they designate to appear in the Setup Computer Wizard software list. This makes it easier to deploy virtually any application to Small Business Server–based client machines.

 

• Personal Console. A simplified console, designed for more technical users on the network that allows users to help monitor the status of the server, manage basic user permissions, add users, and manage printer and fax queues.
   
• Administrator Console. An advanced console, designed for IT administrators who need full access to the server. Allows access to all tasks in the Personal Console, plus the ability to fully configure settings for Windows 2000, Exchange Server, SQL Server, and ISA Server.
   
• Because the new consoles are based entirely on the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) that shipped in Windows 2000 Server, and the line of server products from Microsoft, IT administrators can leverage familiarity across server products and customize these consoles using native component snap-ins.
   

New
Health Monitor 2.1. Lets IT administrators and/or power users view system performance metrics, set and modify thresholds to report server health, and configure server-based alerts. The alerts can then be configured to run actions such as logging the issue, running a command line, or sending an e-mail to a local or remote user. Technology providers can configure the alerts to send e-mail messages or faxes to their own e-mail accounts.