Network Operating System Software
A Network Server’s OS is called a Network Operating System (NOS). If you are buying a new server at the moment, it will be pre-installed with Microsoft™ Windows™ Server 2003 or Small Business Server 2003.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
This reliable, security-enhanced operating system helps keep your internal network data available at all times. It also includes the power of the Active Directory service and its tools for managing system users and resources.
Microsoft Small Business Server 2003
SMEs face the constant pressure to do things faster, better and cheaper. When it comes to technology investment, there’s little margin for error. New IT solutions have to be not only simple to operate but they must start paying for themselves straight away.
Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003 is a complete network solution that provides a secure and reliable foundation for managing business information and resources. It’s the server of choice for 61% of small businesses.
According to an independent study¹, Windows Small Business Server 2003:
- Generates an average of 947% return on investment
- Pays for itself in less than three months
- Increases productivity 20%
Adoption of productivity-enhancing server technology by small businesses has been hampered by concerns about costs, security and complexity. Windows Small Business Server was designed to address these issues head-on. The result is a full-featured, multipurpose network operating system that provides small businesses with all the great features that large corporate companies use. These include:
- Secure internet connectivity
- Business intranets
- Remote connectivity
- Support for mobile devices
- File and printer sharing
- Backup and restore capabilities
- An application platform for collaboration, at an affordable cost with none of the hassle.
Designed to serve up to 75 computer users, it includes all the essentials like a firewall (Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 - Premium Edition only) and backup to keep your data safe and secure, but that's just the start. With Small Business Server you get company-wide email and internet - it even lets your staff check their email when they're on the move. Everyone also gets a shared diary to make booking meetings easy, and the included software lets you create a private company website for storage and collaboration.
In addition to Windows Server 2003 it also includes: -
Exchange Server 2003
Increase your productivity with this infrastructure for communication, messaging and collaboration. With Exchange Server, you can also use Microsoft Outlook Web Access which lets employees access their e-mail on the Web from wherever they happen to be.
Office Outlook 2003
This powerful email software provides a single place for you and your employees to manage messages, calendars, contacts and other key business information.
Windows SharePoint Services v2.0
Team members can communicate and collaborate easily with this internal website solution. You can easily manage group activities, work together effectively and move forward with team projects.
Shared Fax Service
Now you can fax with fewer telephone lines, right from your desktop anytime you want. Choose to receive faxes through Windows SharePoint Services or by email, or have them sent directly to your printer.
Windows Server Update Services
Keep your computers running Microsoft software up to date with this automated, network-wide patch and update management system.
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