Everything Your Business Needs in a Server, Nothing it doesn t. Ideal as a first server for small businesses with up to 25 users, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials provides a cost-effective and easy-to-use solution to help protect data, organize and access business information from virtually anywhere, support the applications needed to run a business, and quickly connect to online services for e-mail, collaboration and CRM. Enjoy all the advantages of our cross premise server Be more secure with automatic local backup and restoration. Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials helps to ensure your data is safe by performing automatic, daily backups of every computer and server on the network. Restore individual files, folders, or an entire PC or server with simple disaster recovery tools. Bring your office with you and work from virtually anywhere. Provide remote access to important information so you can solve business challenges when away from the office. Using a personalized web address, users can access their computers and documents from any common web browser. Get ready for the future and take advantage of the cloud. Demand for online services is growing fast all over the world especially in the small business space. Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials has been designed to facilitate the connection to the cloud with its integration between on-premise and online services. Benefits of Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials includes: Daily automatic backups of clients and servers Affordable and easy to deploy, use and maintain Organize and access files from virtually anywhere Effortlessly connects to online services in order to expand capabilities Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials provides an easy-to-use solution ideal for first server small businesses.
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials Features at-a-glance Product Features Functions Help Protect Business Data Simplify Small Business IT Increase Business Productivity Greater Business Insight Computer Backups Perform an automatic daily backup of computers in the network and the server itself. Simplified Recovery Restore individual files, folders, an entire PC, or the entire Windows Small Business Server with quick, easy- to-use disaster recovery tools. Controlled Access Safeguard important data and decide who can create and access new shared folders of documents and/or multimedia files from any computer in the network. Improved File Management Find and access your files faster and utilize your network better and more efficiently. Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials makes it easier to organize and maintain your business file structure - saving time, expense, and reducing the risk of lost productivity. Simplified Management From one administrative console, get a comprehensive view of the health and security of client computers and servers in the network, making it easier to manage common IT tasks and address technology issues before they occur. Easy Manageability Take advantage of the familiar Windows-based experience and leverage your existing IT skills to effectively use the device right out of the box. leverage Run the Necessary Applications Have access to the large Windows Server 2008 R2 ecosystem of applications. Also, leverage the upcoming community of add-ins. Connection to Online Services Easily extend your server s functionality by quickly connecting to online services and applications Work Virtually Anywhere, Anytime Access files and documents from inside and outside the office through any common web browser using Remote Web Access. Better Together Get more done by smoothly running a small business IT with a server that works great together with Windows 7 and Office 2010. Information Organization Streamline document access and control information sharing using a centralized data repository that can be accessed from any computer on the network. Enhanced Support for Line-of-Business Applications with Premium Add On Provides a powerful data management and analysis solution that makes it possible to use many server-based business applications or run a vast number of line-of-business applications on an additional server. Learn more about Windows Small Business 2011 Essentials at www.microsoft.com/sbs. 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Secure and Protect your Data with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Designed and priced for small businesses with up to 75 users, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard delivers enterprise-class server technology in an affordable, all-in-one solution. Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard helps protect your business information from loss by performing automatic daily backups and allows them to be more productive by providing features like e-mail, Internet connectivity, internal Web sites, remote access, and file and printer sharing. Enjoy the benefits a complete server solution provides to your business Increase Data and Network Protection. Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard helps you focus on your core business objectives and not worry about the status of your IT, by providing automatic local backup and restoration of all their business critical data on the server. Take Advantage of a Scalable Platform that Grows with the Business. As your business needs change, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard grows with you and meets your changing demands with a highly scalable platform. Easily add users, servers and applications, or expand into other Microsoft technologies as business needs evolve. Benefits of Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard include: Automatic backup of business data and simple recovery features Affordable and easy to deploy, use and maintain Enterprise quality functionality and productivity capabilities Organize and access files from virtually anywhere Stay Connected. Enable your users to easily access e-mail, contacts, and calendar to connect with their clients, vendors and suppliers seamlessly from virtually anywhere. Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard is a complete, all-in-one on premise solution to your customer s business IT needs.
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Features at-a-glance Product Features Help Protect Business Data Simplify Small Business IT Increase Business Productivity Greater Business Insight Functions Simplified Backup for Business Data Automatically back up files with features that enable businesses to restore accidentally deleted files and recover the data on the network that may have been lost in disastrous events. Client Protection Monitors client computers for antivirus status, update compliance, and overall security health. Network-wide Protection Complete, network-wide security with integrated state of the art protection technologies. Simplified Management From one administrative console, get a comprehensive view of the health and security of PCs and servers in a business environment, making it easier to manage common IT tasks and address technology issues before they occur. Reliability Help ensure that each PC on the network is secure by automatically managing the Windows firewall on business servers and PCs and configuring them to best practices. Flexibility Responds to changing business conditions with the flexibility to adjust email to the organization's unique needs and a simplified way to help keep e-mail continuously available for end users. A Fully On-Premise Small Business Solution Incorporates best-of-breed 64-bit product technologies to deliver a complete server solution environment well suited for small businesses. The product technologies include Exchange Server 2010, SharePoint Foundation 2010 and Windows Server Update Services. Platform Scalability Designed to provide a range of solutions tailored to meet the needs of small business customers at various stages of growth. Support critical line-of-business applications and run them on a secure award winning platform. Online Collaboration Get things done from virtually wherever and whenever. With Office Web Apps (included in SharePoint Foundation 2010), users can view, create, and edit documents anyplace with an Internet connection. Remote Web Access Enable your customers to stay connected by taking advantage of Windows Small Business 2011 Standard enterprise class e-mail, contacts, calendar and communications with new Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Standard. Access is easy with the new and improved Remote Web Access. Information Organization Reduce the amount of time spent trying to manage, find and save business information centrally store, organize, share and even search critical data. Enhanced Support for Line-of-Business Applications with Premium Add On Run a vast number of line-of-business applications on an additional server, and enjoy the powerful data management and analysis solutions that makes it possible to use many server-based business applications. Learn more about Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard at www.microsoft.com/sbs. 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Premium Add-On gives small businesses a flexible and costeffective solution for deploying additional servers on a network running Windows SBS 2011. It provides a platform for running line-of-business (LOB) applications that are based on the Microsoft SQL Server operating system, role-based server deployments (such as additional domain controllers), and virtual servers that run in a Hyper-V environment. It also gives you the flexibility to access a second application platform when you need it, yet requires minimal IT resources. Designed as an add-on component for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials or Standard, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-On includes: Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-On includes an additional license for Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, which allows you to deploy another server on your Windows SBS 2011 network. Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the award-winning foundation of Windows Server 2008, expanding existing technology and adding new features to enable businesses to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructure. New virtualization tools, Web resources, management enhancements, and exciting Windows 7 integration help save time and reduce costs. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business: SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business contains a range of features that can help businesses maximize the value of their information with greater capabilities in development, manageability, business intelligence, and data warehousing. SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business has exactly the same capabilities as SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, however it is only available to use in the SBS 2011 environment. Key Scenarios Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on can be used in a number of different ways, depending on your specific needs. Running Business Applications Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on is perfect for businesses that need to run a large number of applications but have limited IT expertise. It combines the powerful server platform capabilities of Windows Server 2008 R2 and the rich analysis, reporting features, and data management capabilities of SQL Server. It is an excellent way to run applications that require a centralized database and shared user information. From accounting and business planning to contact management software, you ll be able to capture and harness your data and work more productively. Virtualization With virtualization powered by Hyper-V, it's easier than ever to optimize your server hardware investments by consolidating multiple server roles as separate virtual machines running on a single physical machine. With the Premium Add-on, you have licenses for up to two virtual machines running on an additional Windows Server 2008 R2 server. 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Remote Desktop Services You can use Windows Small Business Server Premium Add-on to take advantage of Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to deliver additional desktops and applications to a wide array of client devices. For instance, you can create flexible work scenarios by installing and managing session-based desktops and applications or virtual machine-based desktops on the central server. All user interactions occur on the server itself, but look, feel, and behave like local applications. Additional Domain Controller Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on is an excellent way to implement an additional domain controller, giving you redundancy and protecting your role-based data against failure. Branch Deployments If you have branch offices or remote sites, you can use the Windows Small Business Server Premium Add- On to start improving application response time and reduce WAN traffic. BranchCache a feature in Windows 7 and the Windows Server 2008 platform allows content from file and web servers to be cached on local computers, and either distributed across peer client computers or a centrally hosted server. In addition, you can use various branch office related technologies, such as Read only Domain Controllers, secure file and data access and higher fault tolerance for connectivity between sites Office Web Apps Whether you re in the office, at home, or on the road, Microsoft Office Web Apps help you get more things done virtually anywhere and anytime. Microsoft Office Web Apps are free online companions to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft OneNote giving you the freedom to access, edit, and share Microsoft Office documents from virtually anywhere on your PC, mobile phone, and Web browser. Office Web Apps are available as an optional download through Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010, which is easy to install on your Premium Add-on. Windows Server 2008 R2 Benefits Windows Server 2008 R2 delivers valuable new functionality and powerful improvements to the core Windows Server operating system to help organizations of all sizes increase control, availability, and flexibility for their changing business needs. New Web tools, virtualization technologies, scalability enhancements, and management utilities help save time, reduce costs, and provide a solid foundation for your information technology (IT) infrastructure. Windows Server 2008 R2 includes: Updated Web server role, Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.5, and greater support for.net. Client and Server virtualization through Hyper-V, Remote Desktop Services, VDI and RemoteFX. Unprecedented workload size, dynamic scalability, and across-the-board availability and reliability. New features aimed at reducing ongoing management and administrative efforts for day-to-day operational tasks. Designed specifically to work with client computers running Windows 7. 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
SQL Server 2008 R2 Benefits SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business included in Windows Small Business Server 2011 Add-on offers many benefits that help small businesses derive more value from their information. You ll be able to enhance decision-making with the latest built-in analysis and reporting technologies. Your employees will be able to access critical business data wherever they are, using any type of device. And by integrating with familiar tools like Microsoft Office 2010, SQL Server 2008 R2 empowers your employees to make better, more informed business decisions. Upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 gives you access to new features and capabilities that can help your business be more efficient, and make self-service business intelligence (BI) possible. Improvements include: Support for Live Migration with Hyper-V. Increase your SQL database availability using clustered Hyper-V, and ensure continual server availability, even while moving the database image to a new server. Manageable from a central control point. Use Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to manage all SQL Server instances and services, including relational databases, S QL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, SQL Server Integration Services, and SQL Server Compact databases. Backup compression. Reduce data storage requirements and time spent performing backups. Additionally, organizations upgrading from previous versions of SQL Server (Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or Microsoft SQL Server 2000) will benefit from increased availability, enhanced data protection, improved manageability, and from important new features in security, manageability, and scaled-out business intelligence. Understand the Difference Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Windows Server 2008 Standard Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard for Small Business Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Standard with Service Pack 1 (SP1) Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Premium Add-on Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Licensing and Pricing The estimated retail price for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on is U.S.$1,604 with SQL Server Client Access Licenses (CALs) costing $92 each. Premium Add-on CALs are only required for SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business use. FAQ Q. Why does Windows Small Business Server now use an add-on model instead of just offering standard and premium editions? A. By moving to an Add-on model, customers can purchase the SBS 2011 Premium Add-on when required. There is no restriction on how many they can purchase, and the add-on model provides better flexibility and choice with SBS. Q. Are there any restrictions for the server technologies included in the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on? A. There are no restrictions at all. You get full access to all SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard and Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard technologies. To ensure full access, the installation process includes a domain check to verify that SBS 2011 Standard or Essentials is present. Q. Windows Small Business Server 2008 cost $1,899 (ERP), and included the standard version plus premium features. It seems like just the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on is expensive -- why the increase in price? A. SQL Server 2008 R2 is the most powerful SQL Server version yet. With many enhancements built on previous versions, the software cost has increased, and the Premium Add-on increased in price consequently. However, the goal of Microsoft is to ensure a cost-effective solution for small business customers, so although the price seems higher, the price reduction on the individual components is consistent with previous versions. As a result, you will still save more than fifty percent over purchasing the two servers separately. Additionally, Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 R2 provides many features that allow lower total costs of ownership and eliminate the need for expensive third party features. For instance, you can reduce storage costs and boost performance by using data and backup compression. Take advantage of unicode compression to get the same benefits with reduced storage costs, higher performance and smaller backup windows for unicode encoded applications. And educe power consumption by enabling Core Parking to automatically power down CPU cores when workloads are light. Learn More: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-On: www.microsoft.com/sbs Windows Server 2008 R2: www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2: www.microsoft.com/sqlserver 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.