Microsoft wraps up small-business bundle

C|Net | at | by Mike

Microsoft has finished development work on its Small Business Server software, opening the way for the company to relaunch the line with two versions of the server operating system package.

The software maker said Tuesday that it is releasing Small Business Server 2003 to manufacturing this week. The product, which combines Microsoft's Windows server operating system with its Exchange e-mail management tool and other server-based software, is being repackaged to provide a cheaper "standard" edition for businesses and a "premium" version, which is similar to the existing bundle.