Small Business Server 2000 SP1a FAQ

Published July 2003

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What is provided in Small Business Server 2000 Service Pack 1a?

How can I purchase Service Pack 1a?

What component service packs and product update versions are provided?

What are the key product support updates?

What are the key security updates?

What new white papers are included?

Q. What is provided in Small Business Server 2000 Service Pack 1a?

A. Microsoft® Small Business Server 2000 Service Pack 1a (SP1a) provides updates that address security and support issues for Microsoft Small Business Server 2000. SP1a also includes new technical white papers and component services pack updates for Microsoft Windows® 2000, Microsoft Exchange 2000, Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000, and Microsoft Outlook® 2002.

Q. How can I purchase Service Pack 1a?

A. If you purchase Small Business Server 2000 through the channel, SP1a is already integrated with Small Business Server Setup. You can order afree CD-ROM version of SP1aor download it (without Outlook 2002) from theMicrosoft Web site at you download SP1a from the Web site, you must download the service packs for ISA Server and SQL Server 2000 separately.

Q. What component service packs and product update versions are provided?

A. Small Business Server 2000 SP1a installs Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4) and Exchange 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP3). Outlook 2002 is installed to the server in administration mode to make the service packs available for deployment to the client machines. Additional service packs that are included but not installed by default are ISA Server Service Pack 1 (SP1) and SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 3a (SP3a).

Q. What are the key product support updates?

A. The service pack provides defaulting and clarification of the internal domain name during setup, increased exposure for the Small Business Server Internet Connection Wizard to ensure completion, and networking hotfixes for virtual private network (VPN) client browsing and viewing the Network Neighborhood.

Q. What are the key security updates?

A. The service pack provides a new “To Do” list topic, which outlines best practices for making the server more secure. These best practices include installing service packs for Windows 2000, Exchange 2000, ISA Server, and SQL Server 2000; installing Outlook 2002; using antivirus solutions; and using a firewall. Default values for several on/off switches that impact security were also changed.

Q. What new white papers are included?

A. The service pack provides the following new white papers:

  • Small Business Server 2000: The Top 10 Things You Should Know
  • Adding a Server to Your Small Business Server 2000 Network
  • Connecting a Remote Office to a Small Business Server 2000 Network
  • Small Business Server 2000 Deployment Scenarios
  • Small Business Server 2000 Internet Connectivity
  • Backup and Recovery for Small Business Server 2000
  • Deploying Microsoft Office XP on Small Business Server 2000
  • Using Small Business Server 2000 with Terminal Services
  • Remote Management and Monitoring for Small Business Server 2000

You can also find these white papers under Deployment and Administrationon the Technical Resources page at along with links to other technical resources.

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