We
are recognised by Microsoft
for our skills and unique business models
tailored specifically for
small-business customers.
We can help your small business make the very most of information technology,
leaving you to get on running the business.
Small
Business Server brings together the best of the
individual Microsoft Server technologies that we
work with, integrated in one product. It's ideal
for a business of up to about 50 seats. We
provide consultancy, support and disaster recovery
for ALL versions of Small Business Server. The
latest version is Small Business Server 2003.
Adoption
of productivity-enhancing server technology by small
businesses has been hampered by concerns about costs,
security and complexity. Windows Small Business Server
2003 was designed to address these issues head-on.
The result is a full-featured, multipurpose network
operating system that provides small businesses with
all the features needed:- -e-mail, secure Internet
connectivity, business intranets, remote connectivity,
support for mobile devices, file and printer sharing,
backup and restore capabilities, and an application
platform for collaboration—at an affordable
cost with none of the hassle
It
is available in two editions - Standard and Premium.
The
Standard Edition includes Windows Server
2003; Microsoft Exchange Server 2003; Windows SharePoint
Services and the Microsoft Shared Fax Service.
The
Premium Edition includes everything in
the Standard Edition plus Microsoft Internet Security
and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Microsoft SQL
Server 2000, and Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003.
Windows
Small Business Server 2003 has everything a business
needs to take advantage of Internet connectivity.
The out-of-the-box tools provide a manageable solution
for shared access to the Internet, a firewall to
help protect local networks, Internet e mail based
on Exchange Server, and access to Web sites such
as Outlook Web Access and the Remote Web Workplace
on the server.
To
accommodate an increasingly mobile work force, Windows
Small Business Server 2003 provides the new Remote
Web Workplace, which enables remote users to access
e-mail and remote desktops, and allows administrators
to manage the server remotely. Windows Small Business
Server 2003 also includes VPN capabilities that are
simpler to set up and use through the Remote Access
Wizard
Windows
Small Business Server 2003 provides a compelling
mobile user solution that enables users to access
e-mail, schedule, calendar and task information using
their cell phones and other portable devices while
away from the office. This feature is built on the
Exchange Server 2003 Outlook Mobile Access feature.
Windows Small Business Server 2003 simplifies the
setup of the portable devices.
Why
do You Need Windows® Small Business Server
2003?
• Create
a central & secure place to store critical
business data
o Centralized and access to data and applications improves employee productivity
by ensuring all your employees can get the information they need from their
PCs.
o Software restriction policies help prevent unapproved installations protect
against viruses etc.
• Guard
against data loss
o Volume Shadow Copy service enables point-in-time backups and allows your
backup procedures to run quickly and with minimal errors.
o The Small Business Server Backup Wizard guides you through the creation and
implementation of a successful data backup strategy.
• Enable
easy access to personal & shared team information
from anywhere, anytime and any device
o Remote Web Workplace, the new remote portal included in Windows Small Business
Server 2003, allows authorized users to access the Windows Small Business Server
remote access features via the Internet.
o Wizards and other mobile device access and synchronization features enable
users to connect to data and other files while using their cell phones and
other portable devices when they're away from the office.
• Improve
team performance through enhanced collaboration
o Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides a pre-configured internal Web
Site based on Windows SharePoint Services that allows co-workers to share information,
including document libraries, announcements, events and links.
o Enhanced Outlook Web Access enables users to access an Internet version of
Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 from the Internet to share files, schedules,
etc.
• Ensure
network security, thoroughly and easily
o Wizards simplify the security settings and help to ensure all the necessary
security steps are taken.
o Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the operating
system that has increased available services by 275% while decreasing the attack
surface 60%.
o Windows Small Business Server 2003 includes an internal firewall and also
supports external firewalls.
• Keep
your business up and running
o Improved monitoring tools & usage reports
keep you appraised of network status.
o Windows Server 2003, included in Small Business Server 2003, is the most
reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever delivered
• Get
up and running quickly & easily
o Online License Activation means you no longer have to deal with floppy disks
for client setup.
o Windows Small Business Server 2003 is preloaded on the most popular OEM platforms,
meaning you can just plug it in and begin to play in just 15 minutes!
• Get
a platform that is easy to grow with today and
tomorrow.
o Client Setup wizard migrates profile settings (including desktop settings
and data), so you can migrate from a peer-to-peer network (based on the Windows
2000 OS or above) without disruptions to users.
o Because Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 Standard
Edition work well together, you can add Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
to your network as a dedicated line-of-business server or as a server dedicated
to running Terminal Server in application-mode sharing mode.
o Windows Small Business Server 2003 Migration Pack enables you to grow from
SBS 2003 to the components included within the product (Exchange Server 2003,
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