Exchange Server 2010 Coming Soon

Microsoft released a beta version of Exchange Server 2010 on 4-15-09. This is an indication that Exchange Server 2010 will be coming soon. Make sure your Exchange Server 2003 or 2008 has current Software Assurance to get 2010 as soon as it is released. Exchange Server 2010 promises many improvements that should make the server more stable and easier to use. The biggest improvement seems to be in the Outlook Web Access Client. With Exchange 2010, OWA will be improved to include most features on non IE browsers. If you are using Safari or Firefox you will have a similar experience to someone using IE. This will make it much easier for mobile employees and employees who need to use a variety or operating systems to quickly and easily access their mailbox. If you are interested in downloading the beta it is available on the Microsoft Download Center.

Do More with HP Servers

Many small businesses rely on peer to peer networks to share tools and information. By adding an HP ProLiant Server with Small Business Server 2008 small businesses are able to use Exchange and SharePoint to increase efficiency. Having files and data available from a central server allows your staff to access information that they need quickly to make sure your customers are taken care of right away. Servers are also more secure then peer to peer connections by creating a single point of control that allows you to quickly implement protection across the network. Contact us for more information or a quote.

Customer Retention is Key

Among the highest concerns to businesses at this time are in communication and employee efficiency. Increasing employee communication can greatly improve customer service. Increased communication and efficiency allows you to get information to your customers faster then your competitors. Using Microsoft SharePoint you can enable your staff to access information quickly to provide the best possible service to your customers. Keep in mind on average, it costs 5 times as much to get a new customer than to keep an existing one. Contact us to see what Microsoft SharePoint Sever can do for you!

Windows Server 2008 Available Now!

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is the next generation of the Windows Server operating system that helps IT professionals maximize control over their infrastructure while providing unprecedented availability and management capabilities, leading to a significantly more secure, reliable, and robust server environment than ever before. Windows Server 2008 delivers new value to organizations by ensuring all users regardless of location are able to get the full complement of services from the network. Windows Server 2008 also provides deep insight into the operating system and diagnostic capabilities to allow administrators to spend more time adding business value.

Windows Server 2008 builds on the success and strengths of the award-winning Windows Server 2003 operating system and on the innovations delivered in Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 R2. However, Windows Server 2008 is far more than a refinement of predecessor operating systems. Windows Server 2008 is designed to provide organizations with the most productive platform for powering applications, networks, and Web services from the workgroup to the datacenter with exciting, valuable new functionality and powerful improvements to the base operating system.

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Be Safe This Spring.

If you are using a Microsoft Small Business Server you may find that you are having to get many different products to protect your network. Thankfully Symantec has put together a suite to make sure that your Small Business Server is protected. Symantec Comprehensive Protection for Microsoft Small Business Server includes Symantec Antivirus, Backup Exec, Mail Security, and Premium AntiSpam. Symantec is offering discounts on the suite up to $320 off MSRP. There is no better time then now to ensure that your network is safe from attacks. Having a secure network can save a company millions of dollars in time and customer relations. Make sure that your company is protected!

Windows Server 2003 SP 2

Microsoft released service pack 2 for Windows Server 2003. The service pack includes numerous fixes for Windows Server. Also it includes some new features. There is a new event log to address some issues with Cluster service. Also the Microsoft Message Queuing storage limit has been changed to 1 gig. If you have Small Business Server 2003 the service pack also applies.

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Server Solution for Small Business

What does a small business need to run? Of course it needs hard working dedicated staff.  It needs supervisors who are willing to put in extra time to make sure the business needs to grow. It needs a plan to develop and continue to build strength and momentum. Most of all it needs cost effective solutions.

Microsoft has bundled a solution to meet the needs of small business. Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 gives a company tools to increase efficiency and productivity. Small Business Server offers full network support. Starting with Windows Server 2003, which allows file, print and application sharing. Microsoft Exchange Server with Outlook provides e-mail and calendar capabilities. A version of SharePoint allows for document and information sharing.

With these tools a small business can have all information stored in one place for easy access by managers and employees. There is more room for collaboration, and less time spent looking that could be used for growing. Contact us for a quote today!

SQL Processor or CAL?

>When looking into Microsoft SQL Server licensing the first thing you need to determine is how many clients you are going to have, and how they are going to access the Server. SQL Server 2005 gives you 2 licensing options.  The first option is to license with User or Device CALs. This option is similar to licensing Windows Server or Exchange Server. The second option for SQL is to license by processor. The processor license allows for unlimited clients to access the SQL Server. This is the best option if you are going to be using SQL Server in a website. SQL is a powerful database tool, contact us to make sure you get the proper licensing to fit your needs.

Can I use Terminal Services Application mode in Small Business Server 2003?

Small Business Server 2003 does allow 2 administrative users to access Terminal Services. There is a security risk in using a domain controller for Terminal Service. Because of this security risk Terminal Services Application mode is not available in Small Business Server 2003.

If you have a Small Business Server and want to run Terminal Server in Application mode you can use a second Windows Server 2003 and the appropriate Terminal Services CALs.

For detailed information on setting up Windows Server with Terminal Services in a Small Business server 2003 environment see the Microsoft Web site for running a Terminal Server in a SBS environment

Terminal Services

Windows Server 2003 allows users to be more productive by using Terminal Service. The Terminal Server allows users to access current applications on any device. The Terminal Server even allows lower powered machines to run more efficiently.

Terminal Server Licensing is available on a per user or per device basis. This creates flexability to ensure that you have Terminal Services to meet your organizations needs.

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