Strong IT Foundation:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 product technologies provide the core foundation of Windows Small Business Server 2008. Windows Server 2008 is the most flexible and robust Windows server operating system to date.
Messaging and Collaboration:
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 product technologies introduce advanced e-mail and calendar functionality to Windows Small Business Server 2008. Exchange Server 2007 delivers a seamless end-user collaboration experience and unparalleled security features.
Collaboration and Productivity:
Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 is a versatile technology that organisations and business units of all sizes can use to increase the efficiency of business processes and improve team productivity. Share internal documents, coordinate calendars, manage issues, and participate in discussions while you’re on the road. Windows SharePoint Services gives people access to information they need.
E-Mail Security:
Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server (120 day trial) helps protect e-mail from viruses, worms, and spam. Forefront incorporates multiple antivirus engines for layered protection against the latest e-mail-based threats.
Network Updates and Protection:
Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) enables deployment of the latest Microsoft product updates to computers running the Windows operating system. It offers automatic system checks for new software updates and makes it easier for you or your IT consultant to monitor and distribute updates.
Take Business Online:
SBS 2008 integrates with Office Live Small Business (120 day trial) to provide everything needed to take, promote, and manage a business on the Internet. Customers can create a professional Web presence without the hassle or expense of setting up a complicated infrastructure or hiring technical staff to maintain it. Office Live Small Business is a hosted service for customers with an Internet connection.
Database: Premium Edition Only
Based on based practices, Premium includes software to run on asecond server that is dedicated to supporting a vast number of line-of-business applications
A comprehensive data management and analysis solution that makes itpossible to use many server-based business applications, such as accounting, business planning, and contact management software, which share a centralised database so that all employees can work from the same information. For customers using applications that are not yet certified for use on SQL Server 2008, a copy of SQL Server 2005 Standard is included in SBS 2008 Premium.
Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard
- Windows Server 2008 Standard Technologies
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard
- Windows Sharepoint Services 3.0
- Windows Server Update Services 3.0
- Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server
- Windows Live OneCare for Server
- Integration with Office Live Small Business
Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium
Includes everything from SBS 2008 Standard plus:
- Windows Server 2008 Standard
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard for Small Business
Small Business Server (applies to Standard and Premium)
Processor: Recommended: 2 GHz (x64 processor) or faster
Memory: Minimum: 4 GB RAM; Maximum: 32 GB
Available Disk Space: Minimum: 60 GB
Fax Modem: Fax Services require fax modem
Additional Server (Premium only)
Processor: Recommended: 2 GHz (x86 and x64 processors)
Memory: Recommended: 2 GB RAM; Maximum 32 GB (x64) or 4GB (x86)
Available Disk Space: Minimum: 10 GB; Recommended: 40 GB
Both Servers
Network Card: Ethernet network interface card from the Windows Server Catalog
Internet: Some Internet functionality may require Internet access (fees may apply) and a Windows Live ID Account.
Supported Client Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition SP2 or later; Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate; Windows Mobile 5.0 or later
Additional requirements:
- DVD-ROM drive
- Super-VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor
- Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
- Internet access (fees may apply)