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small business server 2003

 

Are you a business of up to about 50 users and need an affordable server solution that provides..

Email and collaboration

File and print sharing

Business intranets and Internet security

Remote access and support for mobile devices

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, etc.)

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