Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011

The Microsoft Server 2008 R2 is an excellent solution for fast file and print sharing and system backup. The Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 integrates the Microsoft Server 2008 R2 and Exchange 2010 into a single solution at an affordable price. The Exchange Server 2010 and is the InfoWorld’s 2011 Technology of The Year Award Winner for the Best Mail Server. It includes the Forefront Online Protection for anti-virus and spam and a Sharepoint based public website. It is a major step from Exchange 2007 with improved management, administration and reliability and an enhanced user features that include automatic transcriptin of voice mails, delivery reports for messages, and extensive self service options. It is an ideal platform for e-mail, Internet connectivity, remote access and support for mobile devices with built-in security, anywhere access to e-mails and mobile messaging with faster performance, and operational efficiencies.

Microsoft Small Business Server to the Rescue

Our client, a busy accounting firm was plagued with software running at a crawl and lack of disk space. Their backup was taking over a half day and they were experiencing frequent crashes. The need for higher email volume, more storage, and improved security was going to make matters worse, not better.

The upgrade from their existing server to their new server was done over a weekend without any interruption to the firm’s normal operations. The transition was accomplished using the Swing Migration so that no changes were required to the workstations to operate with the new Small Business Server. We maintained the operation of the old server so that it would be available in the event of any unforeseen problems. But, as expected, there were no problems and the transition of their applications and files to the new server was seamless.

Andrew McNair, Wintel Infrastructure Manager, Cell C said: “With Exchnage 2010, we can give the auditors permision to pull mail out of mailboxes themsleves, rather than having me pull the data and ship it to the iins a PST file. Nw the none hours a month I spend on compliance will be donw to zero.”.

Valentin Dominko, Head of IT Infrastructure, Mobitel said: “Users will spend much less time searching and categorizing items in their inboxes, which will help them be more productive.”

Top Ten Reasons your business can benefit from running your data network from a Windows Small Business Server 2011

1. Comprehensive, all-in-one solution.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 takes the guesswork out of selecting software for your network. It brings together the Microsoft product technologies that businesses need most into a single solution. These technologies are integrated into one product, making it easy for you or your IT consultant to install and manage.

2. Stay connected to your customers, vendors, and suppliers.

With access to contacts, appointments, and files from any Internet-connected PC or mobile device, you can be responsive to customers, vendors, and suppliers even when you’re not in the office.

Access the facts you need, in real time.
Respond to customer inquiries more quickly and accurately.
Stay connected while on the road with remote access capabilities from a Windows Mobile phone

3. Protect your business and prevent data loss.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 helps protect your vital business information from loss by backing up the data on your network, and enabling you to recover accidentally deleted files. SBS 2011 also enables you to recover data on your network in the event of disaster. With easy-to-use interfaces, you or your IT consultant gain better control of your data, PCs, and network.

4. Access business information and resources from virtually anywhere at any time.

Be productive whether you’re out of the office, at home, or on the road. Windows Small Business Server 2008 gives you secure access to business contacts, calendars, e-mail, files, your desktop, and even shared resources from any Internet connected PC, from virtually anywhere at any time.

5. Increase your business capacity.

Streamline business processes and improve day-to-day efficiency with Windows Small Business Server 2011. It helps automate daily processes by providing a central repository for storing and sharing information more easily and helps simplify communications with familiar Microsoft technologies.

6 . Stay safe with anti-spam and antivirus protection.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 offers anti-spam and antivirus technologies to help protect your business information and your intellectual property from malicious attacks, viruses, and spam.

7. Keep your network healthy and up-to-date.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 provides you with the latest updates to minimize downtime and help ensure network health by keeping your PCs and servers current. Easy-to-read green check reports give you a quick view of Microsoft software updates, PC and server status, antivirus status, and backup progress.

8. Take advantage of powerful technologies designed and priced for small business.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 includes multiple technologies optimized specifically for small businesses at an affordable price. It enables you to share resources and equipment, such as Internet access, printers, and fax machines, so you get the most value from your technology investment.

9. Get the flexibility and scalability you need.

As your business needs change, Windows Small Business Server 2011 enables you to grow. You can easily add users, servers, and applications. It supports your critical line-of business applications and is designed to integrate with your existing Microsoft technology.

10. Create a bigger presence in the market.

Differentiate your business and present a more professional image to prospects and customers. Windows Small Business Server 2008 offers e-mail marketing capabilities, business Web sites, and tools for creating your own Web site

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