Microsoft to launch SMB Server 2008 range in November | | 2008-07-08 | | Microsoft has announced the launch of a series of products designed for small businesses needing up-to-date computer technology but lacking large IT staffs to handle the installation and maintenance.
The company said Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server will be available for shipping on November 12. Trial versions of both products are now available for download through a Microsoft site called MultiplyYourPower.com.
Windows Small Business Server 2008 is a scaled-down version of Windows Server 2008. The standard edition comes with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Windows Live OneCare for Server, and other utilities. A Premium edition adds the small business version of SQL Server 2008 and several other technologies drawn from Windows Server 2008.
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 is aimed at mid-sized businesses with more sophisticated IT needs, and offers a range of additional messaging, management, and security tools.
Microsoft said that Dell, along with Europe’s Wortmann AG, will build and sell servers and other products powered by Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008.
Analysts IDC predict worldwide IT spending by SMBs will grow at a rate of 7% annually through to 2012, compared to a 5.2% growth rate for the IT market overall during the same period.
Microsoft have priced Windows Small Business Server 2008 from $1,089 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008 from $5,472.
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