Thursday, November 10, 2011

Windows Small Business Server 2011 - Your Total Business Server Answer

By Marta George


The average small business owner concentrates the majority of their energy on the day to day running of their business rather than any IT concerns Surprisingly, a great percentage of small businesses don't use their own server, this can be due to the associated cost and the usual budget restrictions, normal worries about reliability matters and sometimes the limited in house IT skills of the average small company. Microsoft provide a practical, good value answer to small businesses.

Windows Small Business Servers are an ideal option. They offer particular value for money, particularly when compared to the potential cost of buying all of the different components needed separately.

They offer you the necessary services you need to run your small business, including: calendar and email, contact sharing and effective sharing of documents and files. Windows Small Business Servers provide users with a secure network, and data. All data is backed up automatically. They are easy to install and navigate

The two recent editions available are; SBS 2011 Standard and the user friendly Small Business Server 2011 Essentials.

Up to 75 users can access the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard. This package is a complete business solution. Microsoft exchange server 2010 SP1, Microsoft SharePoint foundation 2010 and Windows software update packages are all included.

For those who currently use an earlier version, the migration process is altogether trouble free. The latest version gains from sophisticated security and increased reliability.

The Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials edition is new and very easy to use, even for those with limited IT skills. Up to 25 users can gain access to it. You can use it to efficiently coordinate all of your data and information.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials allows you to run a mixture of business software, to run Cloud based software seamlessly and provides peace of mind through its automatic backup system which ensures that your business data is kept protected and can be recovered if required.

The Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add On is compatible with both editions and gives users even greater versatility, as it enables extra servers to be added on if required. The SBS Premium add on can be used by individuals to assist in making improved business decisions through the use of its useful analysis and reporting ability. It also provides entry to the whole of the Windows Server 2008 R2 standard technologies.

Windows Small Business Servers are a fantastic choice for small businesses. You may be happy to purchase and install the software yourself. Although, deciding to employ an expert to take care of the installation for you would guarantee the seamless transportation of your files and reduce the risk of downtime.




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