Product Overview for Windows Small Business Server 2003
Introduction
Today's business environment demands that small businesses do more with less. The majority of small businesses have limited IT resources, employees, and time. Now, there's help.
Designed with your small business needs in mind, Windows Small Business Server 2003 is a complete and affordable network solution. With Windows Small Business Server 2003, you can have confidence that your data is secure, untap new productivity from your desktops, empower your employees to do more, and connect to your customers like never before.
Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides many of the networking features used by large companies, without the complexity typically associated with server technology. Windows Small Business Server 2003 delivers a complete business server solution for small businesses with up to 75 workstations and is available in two editions: standard and premium.
Keep Your Business Running and Your Data Secure
Windows Small Business Server 2003 secures your network, keeps it up and running, and automatically protects your business information, allowing you to spend more time focusing on your business and less time and money on technology issues. You can:
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Keep your business up and running with an operating system that provides your employees with a working environment they can depend on. |
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Protect your business and prevent lost productivity. Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides a secure infrastructure, including built-in firewall protection and secure remote access. |
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Prevent data loss by automatically backing up company information. Your employees can easily retrieve accidentally deleted files and restore them to their previous versions. |
Maximize Your Employee Productivity
Your employees can easily find and share information in one centralized location, communicate and collaborate with their peers more effectively, and remotely access business information and resources. Windows Small Business Server 2003 enables you to:
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Provide one central place to store business information, making it easy for your employees to find and access the data they need at any time. |
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Improve team performance by providing your employees with an internal Web site, where they can find and share documents and collaborate on group projects. |
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Get the most value from your technology investment. Windows Small Business Server 2003 enables you to share resources and equipment such as printers, fax machines and phone lines. |
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Access business information when away from the office. Employees can stay productive while on the road by having access to their e-mail, internal Web site, network files and even business applications from any PC with Internet access. |
Connect with Customers
Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides enterprise-class tools to help enhance your company identity. Stay connected with your customers from anywhere, anytime. You can:
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Connect with customers more professionally. With Windows Small Business Server 2003, you can host your own company Web site and e-mail, increasing credibility with your customers. |
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Stay connected with customers from anywhere, anytime. Your employees can communicate with customers whether they're in the office, at home, or on the road. |
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Streamline customer communications with one-to-many fax and e-mail capabilities. Employees can create and send faxes right from their desktops. |
Windows Small Business Server 2003 Features at a Glance
Today's small businesses are challenged to do things better, faster, and with fewer resources. Windows Small Business Server 2003 provides technologies and tools to help small businesses become more productive and efficient, including e-mail, shared documents and calendars, security-enhanced Internet access and data storage, reliable printing and faxing, and remote administration. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is available in two editions: standard and premium.
The following table summarizes the features of the two editions of Windows Small Business Server 2003, allowing you to choose the best solution for your company needs. For more information about the Small Business Server features, see the Feature Guide.
Features at a Glance
| Feature |
Benefit |
Standard edition |
Premium edition |
| Windows Server 2003 |
Reliable operating system and easy-to-use network tools including system back up, fax service, network security, and virus protection. |
Yes |
Yes |
| Windows SharePoint Services |
Internal team Web site for sharing documents, calendars, and tasks. |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exchange Server 2003 technology |
Streamlined, professional e-mail system. Includes Microsoft Outlook Web Access to access e-mail through the Web. |
Yes |
Yes |
| Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 |
A unified place to manage and organize e-mail messages, schedules, contacts, and other personal and team information. |
Yes |
Yes |
| Microsoft Shared Fax Service |
Fax from users' desktops anytime with fewer telephone lines. Receive faxes through SharePoint, e-mail, or your printer. |
Yes |
Yes |
| Routing and Remote Access Services (RRAS) |
Firewall technology to help secure your Internet connections. |
Yes |
Yes |
| SQL Server 2000 |
Professional database system supporting line-of-business applications. |
N/A |
Yes |
| Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 |
Tools for sophisticated Web site development or the creation of customized solutions for Windows SharePoint Services. |
N/A |
Yes |
| ISA Server 2000 |
Network security and system performance tools. |
N/A |
Yes |
Comprehensive Networking Solution for Small Business
Windows Small Business Server 2003 is comprised of several key Microsoft tools and technologies. For more information on specific components within Windows Small Business Server 2003, we invite you to visit individual product sites:
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