So which one should you choose

Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 (Standard and Premium)

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition becomes a second server solution. Standard Edition will run on one hardware server and Premium Edition will run on two hardware servers, with the second server running Windows Server and SQL Server for Line of Business applications.

Windows Small Business Server 2008 will include individual Client Access Licenses (CALs) for Standard and Premium Editions vs. a common CAL for both.

Windows Small Business Server 2008 will include the option to purchase a single CAL (in addition to 5/10/20 CAL Packs) in all channels.

All processor and memory limits will now match Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition.

* One year trial included in the product.

** Available in the following markets: US, UK, Japan, Germany and France

All information current as of February 14, 2008 analyst briefings.

Worth the wait! Slated for release in the second half of 2008 Microsoft will be offering SBS 2008 (Small Business Server 2008) in two flavors. They are:

Standard - This includes all the general tools (Server, Sharepoint, Exchange) that will allow you to host your own Email and Web site as well as manage internal desktops and security using Active Directory.
Premium - This version will provide a "Second Copy" of Server 2008 to run on another machine and includes SQL Server 2008 (Standard Edition; a nice addition if you want to complement your internal "Intranet" (developed with Sharepoint). Possible uses include building a custom "Contacts" list, Order Tracking, shipping information, etc. and is limited only by your imagination!