


A static IP address for your server's local network adapter is necessary because the server performs network services that require the IP address to stay the same. As part of configuring the operating system, you will select the network adapter used to connect to your local network (also called your private or internal network) and then enter a static IP address. The following devices and applications are uniquely configured in an SBS 2003 environment: Local Network Adapterĭuring the operating system installation, detected network adapters are enabled and configured with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

Additionally, since Windows Small Business Server 2003 is optimized for the needs of a small business, the operating system is configured using some requirements appropriate to most small businesses. Windows Small Business Server 2003 also provides tools for automatically configuring Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional client computers based on best practices for your small business network. As such, Setup implements best practices for installing the operating system and server applications.

Windows Small Business Server 2003 is optimized for the needs of small businesses.
