In part 1 of this series, we looked at 5 common myths about Small Business Server 2003 and today I have another 5 myths to bust. Thanks again to SBS MVP Calvin McLennan and TechNet Canada's own Damir Bersenic who have let me post them here!

Myth #6 - I cannot install SBS 2003 in an existing small business that has already deployed Active Directory and created their domain. Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 includes many features that make it worthwhile for small businesses of all kinds. To take advantage of these features in companies that have an existing Active Directory domain infrastructure but have not yet exceeded the SBS thresholds, refer to the excellent document titled How to install Small Business Server 2003 in an existing Active Directory domain.

Myth #7 - I have other Windows Servers in my small business. After I purchase SBS 2003, I can install the server components (SQL Server, Exchange Server) on some of those servers to reduce the workload on the SBS server. This is FALSE. The server applications that come with the product must be installed on the same physical machine, if they are installed at all. The only exception is that FrontPage 2003, which is included with the Premium edition, may be installed on a single client computer in the Windows Small Business Server 2003 network. However, you CAN install additional Exchange or SQL servers into the SBS domain, you just need to purchase the required licenses.

Myth #8 - I can use the SQL Server component for Web-based business applications. This is TRUE! New with Windows Small Business Server 2003 is the ability for you to use the SQL Server component for an unlimited number of un-authenticated users. As long as you are un-authenticated, you also do not need a Windows Small Business Server 2003 CAL. An example of unauthenticated access is anonymous users browsing your public Web site. Windows Small Business Server CALs are not required for these users.

Myth #9 - If I outgrow SBS 2003 and need to go to the standard Windows Server System product set, I have to buy everything all over again. This is FALSE! Microsoft offers Transition Packs which include licenses to migrate to the standard line of server products. You would purchase the transition pack for the following reasons: - You need more than 75 users or devices - You want to separate the Windows Small Business Server components (for example, Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2003, or SQL Server) onto separate server machines. - You want features available only in the enterprise editions of Windows Server System, such as SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition or Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise Edition.

Myth #10 - Thelazyadmin does not like SBS. This was true, but times have changed. I am an enterprise guy and us enterprise guys scoff at wizards!! It is true you can manage SBS with the standard tools like AD Users and Computers or Exchange System Manageer, however configuring the initial SBS install is best done with the wizard. Now that I have come to accept the wizard, I am at peace with SBS :)