Overview Of Microsoft® Windows® Essential Server Solutions - Compaq BL10e - HP ProLiant - 512 MB RAM Update Manual

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Overview of Microsoft Windows Essential Server Solutions
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Windows Essential Server Solution products improve productivity and reduce complexity for small and midsize businesses.
Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2008 (SBS) provides an out-of-the-box solution for small business customers.
Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (EBS) provides an integrated server and management solution for mid-size
networks.
IMPORTANT
The current releases of Windows SBS and Windows EBS are beta releases; therefore, they
are not recommended for production servers.
Beta releases of these solutions are now available. Trial versions are available on the Microsoft website:
• Windows Small Business Server 2008: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/cc184870.aspx.
• Windows Essential Business Server 2008: www.microsoft.com/windowsserver/essential/ebs/default.mspx.
Introduction to Windows Small Business Server 2008
Windows Small Business Server 2008 (Figure 3-1) offers a complete solution designed for small businesses with 5 to 75
desktop clients. Windows SBS builds upon earlier versions of the small business platform. It offers easier setup and installation,
simplified management, and improved network-wide security features for the small business customer.
NOTE
Windows SBS is only available as a 64-bit operating system; a 64-bit processor is required
to install and use Windows SBS.
Windows SBS is available in the following editions:
• Standard Edition—Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition runs on one hardware server.
• Premium Edition—Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition runs on two hardware servers, with the second
server running Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition for line-of-business applications.
NOTE
Line-of-business applications are computer applications that are specific for running a
business, such as accounting, supply chain management, and resource planning
applications.
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