Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard manages to do this by slimming down the most advanced features that cost so much in most servers and require so much technical support. The server then concentrates on the features small businesses need most. These features include:

• A more straightforward administration setup: This is perhaps the key selling point to Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard. While plenty of servers have the features listed below, few make it easy on small businesses to access those features. This server pulls it off by providing wizards for all its advanced tasks, removing the need to understand advanced coding and other technical expertise. There’s also the Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, which monitors all devices that connect to the server, watching out for when updates are required. These updates can then be deployed all at once through the server, saving the business time. Finally, the Best Practice Analyzer removes the need for regular technical support by allowing the server to monitor itself, making sure it is always running at the level Microsoft specifies. When a problem arises, the server issues a report with recommendations to the administrator, making it easy to correct any issues.
• Work in the office or remotely: A major benefit that larger businesses enjoy is the ability to hire workers outside the office who can then digitally commute to work just as effectively as those who are sitting in the office at the same time. This remote access to files, folders, programs, and communication is all possible with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, allowing for more flexible hiring and working situations at even the smallest businesses.
• Collaborate like a corporation: Perhaps the true key to corporate innovation is the use of collaboration. With collaboration, businesses can harness the best ideas from every employee, along with the various strengths and expertise found in each employee, and work more dynamically and explosively on their biggest projects. Until now, small businesses have been limited in these capabilities, but Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard allows them to enter the same arena. With SharePoint included on the server, users can create document libraries where all users can add, access, and edit documents so that all information is stored centrally. There are also calendars to keep dates organized and survey-wide data gathering formats like wikis and surveys that can solicit ideas or keep everyone informed of updates.
• Keep communication efficient:Also includes on Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard is Exchange email, which provides a well-organized and central emailing location for all users. It also comes with calendars and contacts, which can easily be shared between users.
• The ultimate upgrade: Premium Add-on: What about all those advanced business intelligence capabilities that really give big businesses a major advantage over small businesses? Well, those aren’t available on Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, but they can easily be added just by getting the Premium Add-on. This is a completely separate server that runs as an SQL Server, handling advanced line-of-business applications that can take care of all your accounting and customer service management. These programs can run some of the best data analysis available, which can then be shared across your Standard server with all users.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard Allows You to Finally Compete

The real beauty of Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard is that it allows even the smallest businesses, even those with just two employees, to work at a level previously reserved for the bigger fish out there. This is a competition-leveling option available at a price that every small business can afford. The question is, can you afford to pass it up?

• Processor: Quad core 2 GHz 64-bit or faster
• RAM: 8 GB at minimum. 10 GB recommended. 32 GB maximum.
• Storage Capacity: 80 GB