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Windows Foundation Server

The business of a small property management company with a peer-to-peer network was growing and they needed the increased performance and storage provided by a file server for their files and accounting data bases. But, they could not afford the normal hardware, software, and labor costs for a typical file server that would give them. Their increased use of email and Internet further aggravated the problem. The low cost Microsoft Foundation Server proved to be an ideal solution with faster speed and more storage for the Property Management and Asset software and for their increased use of email and Internet.

The Foundation Server provided great results within their limited budget. The firm was now well positioned for future growth. The firm was no longer plagued with very slow access to their client files and they now had lots of room to expand their client and accounting data base files. They were able to expand their use of the Internet and e-mail and remote access in a more secure environment. They were now well positioned for the future and kept costs within their budget.

The proven and reliable technology of Windows Server Foundation provide a low-cost foundation to run most small-business applications. It’s an affordable platform for the core portfolio of IT capabilities, including file and print sharing, remote access and security. A simple and familiar Windows experience makes it easy for organizations to get up and running.

The Foundation Server supports systems with 2 GB of memory and 500 GB of disk space. It runs all Windows Server applications, including backup, anti-virus and other security tools. It includes licenses for 15 users with no additional client access licenses so that a small business does not have to get more licenses when they add 5 or 10 more users.

As the heart of a true local area network, Windows Server Foundation lets employees exchange data securely, without requiring e-mail or the Internet access. Additionally, Windows Server Foundation provides an easy upgrade path to higher-end versions of Windows Server, so your IT solution can grow as your business grows.

Windows Server Foundation can grow along with your businesses, providing the ability to upgrade to a higher-capability edition of Windows Server as needed. Easy availability of skilled manpower, compatibility with most hardware devices, and the peace of mind gained from running a genuine Windows-based server helps you achieve the highest return on investment.