Small Business Server 2008

By admin - January 20, 2012

We’ve all heard of it, but what is Small Business Server 2008 exactly?

It is built on Windows Server 2008 Standard edition, and offers a wave of new features specifically designed for the small businesses, with less than 75 users in the network.

Usually Small Business users rely on ISP (Internet Service Provider) or 3rd party webmail for Email Services and end up paying more to the service provider. We’ve included a few of the advantages users get by having Exchange Server as their Email Server instead of Webmail.

• You have Unlimited mailbox and storage until the hard drive runs out of space, compared to Webmail where users have to pay for each mailbox and storage.

• It allows access to Mobile Messaging which is not available with webmail, or if it is, you have to pay more for it.

• Protection is very important. The Anti-Spam and Anti-Virus enabled on the server provide granular control to ensure spam filters don’t block authentic messages, and can be tuned to specific requirements.

• An internet connection is not required to have access to the mailbox contents.

Another great aspect of Small Business Server 2008 is the SharePoint application. It offers collaboration and centralized document sharing via the Web, while also providing browser based management and administration of the server. SharePoint allows creation of document libraries, which can be shared for collaborative editing.  Wouldn’t it be nice to eliminate the process of emailing a document to all involved parties for editing and instead use the workspaces Share Point provides, with document storage and retrieval features that make editing easier than you could imagine?

Remote Access is key to success in today’s business world.  It allows users to access a common network from anywhere around the globe. It allows small business owners access to their information (e.g. email, calendars, shared files, and folders) from remote locations.

Data recovery and protection are critical for any business owner. Windows Small Business Server 2008 contains new and updated features to help create backups and perform a complete recovery of your operating system, applications, and, data if needed.

If you’re interested in learning more about Small Business Server 2008 or if you need some assistance with your IT support, contact us today

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