Microsoft releases BackOffice SBS 4.5 beta

Microsoft Corporation on Monday released a beta version of its upcomingBackOffice Small Business Server (SBS) 4.5 server suite, which now includesSQL Server 7.0. SBS 4.5 also raises the number of client licenses from 25to 50, making it appropriate for far more small businesses than before.Also included is a simpler setup program, better remote administration tools and other tweaks that were requested by customers. SBS 4.5 willintegrate with Office 2000. It will be available free to SBS 4.0 users sometime next quarter.

For more information about SBS 4.5 beta, please visit the Microsoft DirectAccess Web site