Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition

Create a central and secure place to store critical business data. Access to data and applications is centralized, improving employee productivity by ensuring all your employees can get the information they need from their computers. Software restriction policies help prevent unapproved installations and help protect against viruses and other attacks.

Guard against data loss. Volume shadow copy service enables point-in-time backups and helps your backup procedures run quickly and with minimal errors. The Backup Configuration Wizard guides you through the creation and implementation of a successful data backup strategy.

Ensure network security, thoroughly and easily. Wizards simplify security settings and help ensure all the necessary security steps are taken while setting up your network. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the operating system that has increased available services by 275 percent while mitigating attacks against the server by 60 percent. Windows Small Business Server 2003 includes an internal firewall and also supports external firewalls.

Keep your business up and running. Improved monitoring tools and usage reports keep you apprised of network status. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the most reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever delivered.

Access information from anywhere, anytime and any device. Remote Web Workplace, the new remote portal, allows authorized users to access remote access features by using the Internet. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003, the most reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever delivered.

Improve team performance through enhanced collaboration. A pre-configured internal Web Site based on Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services allows coworkers to share information, including document libraries, announcements, events, and links. Enhanced Microsoft Outlook Web Access (OWA) enables users to access an Internet version of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 from the Internet to share files and schedules.

Reach more customers and serve them better, all day, every day You can host your own e-mail, create a company Web presence, and access business information remotely. These benefits enable you to conduct business in a professional manner and assure customers that you are the right choice for their business.

Get up and running quickly & easily. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is preloaded on the most popular OEM platforms, meaning you can just plug it in and begin to play in just 15 minutes! Online License Activation means you no longer have to deal with floppy disks for client setup. Windows Small Business Server 2003 is a member of the Windows Server 2003 family, meaning the interface will look familiar and will work like the interface in Microsoft Windows.

Get a platform that is easy to grow with today and tomorrow. The Client Setup Wizard enables you to migrate profile settings (including desktop settings and data) from a peer-to-peer network (based on the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems) without disruptions to users.

Do you need the capabilities of a security-enhanced small-business network with storage, printing, collaboration, e-mail, Internet connectivity, support for mobile workers, and faxing? Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition, will meet your needs. The standard edition consists of Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 technology. The standard edition is ideal for customers that do not require the higher-level functionality provided by the premium edition.