Until December 31, 2009, Microsoft has increased the component compatibility of Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008 for maximum flexibility.
With SQL you have a choice to deploy one these products:
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard x64;
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard x86;
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard x64;
and, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard x86.
All four versions are being shipped as part of SBS 2008 Premium and EBS 2008 Premium until December 31, 2009, after which only the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Editions will be included.
You also have the choice to deploy one the following as the second server:
Windows Server 2008 Standard x64;
Windows Server 2008 Standard x86;
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64;
and, Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x86.
Windows Server 2008 Standard (x86 and x64) are shipping as part of SBS 2008 Premium and EBS 2008 Premium, beginning on January 2, 2009, your partner can exercise the second server downgrade option for you by visiting the Solutions Pathway, as with the SQL downgrade the 2nd server downgrade is available until December 31, 2009.
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