Clever Microsoft Server Bundles for Small Businesses November 10, 2009
Posted by Kelly Brady in : Small Business Technology, Technology Solutions , trackbackMicrosoft has some lesser-known editions of their core Windows server offerings, packaged and priced for small businesses that range from 1 to 300 users. These products are less expensive than buying traditional full server editions, and come with additional administrative features that reduce the cost of ownership. These special offerings are either preinstalled or relatively easy to install, and are tightly integrated “out of the box”.
Windows Home Server is targeted to home users with multiple PCs in their home. However, many SOHO businesses with 10 or less PC’s find it a cost-effective way to have basic server technologies, with the bonus of a very effective backup solution for their PC’s.
Windows Server Foundation is an entry-level server for small businesses with up to 15 users. Foundation is inexpensive, easy-to-deploy and will allow small businesses to run most common business applications, as well as share information securely and access their data while traveling.
Windows Small Business Server 2008 (SBS) is an all-in-one server solution that provides many of the features typically available only in larger companies. These features include Microsoft Exchange email, internal websites, remote access, support for mobile devices, file & printer sharing and backup for up to 75 users. The Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium edition contains everything in the standard edition, plus the right to install a 2nd server running the Microsoft SQL database.
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (EBS) is an integrated three-server solutions designed for mid-sized businesses of up to 300 users. Powered by Windows Server 2008 technology, Windows Essential Business Server 2008 combines software for management, messaging, and security into one integrated server solution that is designed to dramatically reduce IT complexity and improve efficiency across the business. The Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium edition contains everything in the standard edition, plus the right to install an additional server running the Microsoft SQL database.
Comparison of Microsoft Servers for Small Businesses
| Max. users | # of Servers | Database | Remote Access | Server Backup | ||
| Home | 10 | 1 | Y | |||
| Foundation | 15 | 1 | Y | Y | ||
| SBS Standard | 75 | 1 | Y | Y | Y | |
| SBS Premium | 75 | 2 | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| EBS Standard | 300 | 3 | Y | Y | Y | |
| EBS Premium | 300 | 4 | Y | Y | Y | Y |
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