which server to choose ace it solutions guide

Which server is right for you?

Do These Sound Familiar?D a t a P r o t e c t io nI am afraid of losing data if my PC crashesI need to protect sensitive data I need to restrict data access

D a t a A c c e s s a n d E m p lo y e e P r o d u c t iv i t yIt is difficult to access data from outside the officeBusiness data I was working on offline doesn’t synchronize with the content on the serverI have multiple versions of the same document stored in various locations

IT M a in t e n a n c eTroubleshooting computer problems is a headacheIt is time-consuming to manage multiple PCs and serversI find servers too complex and costly to manage and maintain

What Can A Server Solution Do For You?

A server can help you organize your business to be more efficient and more secure, helping you get more done while saving you time and money.

Centrally store to e a s i ly f in d a n d s h a r e b u s in e s s in f o r m a t io n

S t a y c o n n e c t e d and up-to-date when working out of the office

P r o t e c t c r i t ic a l b u s in e s s in f o r m a t io n from disaster or theft

S h a r e a n d a c c e s s r e s o u r c e s c e n t r a l ly (i.e. printers, business applications)

R u n y o u r c r i t ic a l b u s in e s s a p p l ic a t io n s

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Finding the Right Server

Need for server identified (first Server or Upgrade)

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An ideal server solution for 15 u s e r s o r le s s , Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation is a dependable and affordable technology foundation for running business applications and for sharing information and resources.

Run Core or Customized Business ApplicationsFile and Printer SharingMobile and Remote Access

Windows Server Foundation provides flexible role-based deployments for implementing customized applications or solutions. It is recommended for small businesses with technology support providers or have good IT knowledge in-house.

The ideal storage server solution to help h o m e -b a s e d and s m a l l b u s in e s s owners keep important data automatically b a c k e d u p , p r o t e c t e d , o r g a n iz e d , a n d a c c e s s ib le f r o m v ir t u a l ly a n y w h e r e .

Preconfigured and ready to plug-and-play right out of the boxAffordable and easily expandable Easy to use and simple to manage and maintain

An affordable and e a s y -t o -u s e s e r v e r solution to help business with u p t o 2 5 u s e r s protect data, organize and a c c e s s b u s in e s s in f o r m a t io n f r o m v ir t u a l ly a n y w h e r e , document and printer sharing, and quickly connect to o n l in e s e r v ic e s and c lo u d -b a s e d a p p l ic a t io n s

Schedule automatic backupsAccess important business information on the goConnect to the Cloud to easily expand business capabilities

Designed for businesses with 7 5 u s e r s o r le s s , SBS 2011 Standard is a s im p le -t o -m a n a g e , a l l - in -o n e s o lu t io n for networking, centralized data storage, automatic back-up, advanced e-mail and calendar capabilities, line-of-business support, and document and printer sharing.

Increase data and network protectionStay connected to the business while out of the officeBe ready for the future with a scalable platform to support your business growth

M o v in g t o a n a d d -o n m o d e l also offers more choices if you want flexibility to purchase additional servers either up front or as needed.

Premium Add-on

Windows Small Business Server Premium Add-on offers:

SQL Server 2008 R2 SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Businessfor Small Business

Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard2008 R2 Standard

• Ability to run a vast number of line-of-business applications on an additional server• Capacity to make more informed business decisions with the rich analysis and reporting

technologies• Cost effective solution for a small business environment• Id e a l f o r :• Line-of-business (LOB) applications• Terminal Services Application Mode• Backup domain controller• Virtualization• Other standalone uses

An advanced server platform that provides m o r e c o s t -e f f e c t iv e and r e l ia b le s u p p o r t for business workloads. It offers innovative features for v ir t u a l iz a t io n , p o w e r s a v in g s , m a n a g e a b i l i t y and helps make it easier for m o b i le w o r k e r s to access company resources.

Run demanding LOB ApplicationsOptimize server utilizationRun your business with confidence with across-the-board availability and reliability

P r o d u c tP r o d u c t

P o s i t io n in g S t a t e m e n t

S c e n a r io s L im it a t io n s

Entry level server operating system for running business applications and sharing information and resources.

• Needs First Server for shared file/print, document management and collaboration, centralized backup, LOB application (typically has existing Exchange Server or Hosted Exchange)

• Additional Server for LOB application or remote access

• 15 users• Single Processor

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Advanced server operating system with built in virtualization capabilities for increased reliability and security.

All Foundation scenarios plus:•Workload upgrade•IT Efficiency with easier management•Improved Security

• Single Virtual Host

The ideal storage server solution to keep important data automatically backed up, protected, organized, and accessible from virtually anywhere

• Better Protect Important Business Information • Store, Find, and Share Files from One Centralized

Location• Simplify Deployment and Management

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Server suite for shared file/print, document management & collaboration, centralized storage and backup, remote access, and support for LOB applications via the cloud.

First server for •Data protection with scheduled automatic backups•Accessing important business information on the go•Connecting to the Cloud to easily expand business capabilities

• 25 users• Single Domain

All-in-one server suite for shared file/print, document management & collaboration via SharePoint, centralized storage and backup, remote access, on premise email via Exchange Server and/or SQL for LOB applications support.

All Essentials Scenarios Plus:•Advanced collaboration with professional email & shared calendars •Mobility solutions & remote PC access•Simplified administration (user access, network health)

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See Technology Solution in Action

• H e lp P r o t e c t D a t a with automatic, daily backups that enable easy restore of important business information in the event of a disaster.

• S t a y C o n n e c t e d and quickly access files and information in the office or from the road through virtually any Web browser or Internet-enabled phone.

• S a v e T im e a n d G e t O r g a n iz e d by consolidating data and organizing documents for easy file access and information sharing across the business.

• S im p l i f y IT M a n a g e m e n t with a single console to proactively manage your IT environment.

Next Steps

S c h e d u le t e c h n o lo g y a s s e s s m e n t t o :

Identify appropriate solutions

Determine licensing, financing, and deployment options

Define deployment, training and support needs

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