Every Small Business Needs a Server
What can it do for you?
Whether you have two PCs or five, you need a centralized location to manage, store, send, process, protect and monitor all of your business data, files and back up everything to serve your customers better, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

· Your customer’s data can be updated by any user on a PC connected to your server so the latest information accessed is always current

· Your employees can update, and share documents, presentations and spreadsheets, regardless of where they are

· All software and data is administered by the server to all your business PCs so everything is coordinated and protected and running at its smoothest
YES,  PCs to process data faster and more efficiently!
What makes a server special?

· Server-specific processors

· Multiple processors for heavier data traffic

· Redundant hard drives or power supplies

· Hot swappable components

· Scalability to meet future needs
File and Network Security

Create individual user and group accounts so rights can be assigned to the stored data specific to the roles of individuals throughout your organization. You may want to limit access to certain documents or prevent unauthorized access to specific data.

Increased Productivity and Reliability

• Redundant power supplies=undisrupted system operations when one supply is lost.

• Multiple hard drives=data loss prevention, uninterrupted workflow.

• Hot Swappable Components=replacement of bad hardware without stopping operations.

• Network data storage=file access from any PC even when one is having technical problems.

Data Storage Centralization
and Shared Resources

You and your team will have better management of business-critical information by being able to share and migrate data and files and access network devices across PCs as well as remotely for enhanced productivity for those traveling, telecommuting or conducting business off site.
Virus Management

One of the greatest threats to your network is infection from viruses, spyware and spam. Reliable, updated, anti-virus software installed on your systems is a necessity.
Patch Management

The largest single cause of system downtime is having systems that do not have current updates and patches. Patch management can be handled for the entire network from one server, making your team more productive and safer with a minimal of time and effort.
Easier, Centralized Backup

With all of your business and employee data and assets stored in one location, protection is simplified as you can perform daily backup and restoration of critical information reliably and quickly.

File Server - Share Files:

This allows all computers (or some if you set accessibility options) to access files and/or change the files. Use it to pass customer quotes, new product info and corporate documents from each department and also for backing up your files in case of workstation failure.

Network Server - Manage the network:

Give your flexibility over your workstation computers and how they can use the internet connection: censor sites, internal computers and servers and/or specific folders, add passwords, log and monitor traffic, add security options and more.

Application Server - Shares Programs:

Similar to a file server but it shares programs instead. Your workstations will access a database or software application without having it on each workstation. New updates are easily deployed to all workstations.

Remote Access Server - Share Desktop:

Perfect for remote locations, you can log into your PC as if you were right in front of it, you’ll see your desktop and control the PC just as if you were there.

· Are you prepared for a hard drive crash? Are you prepared to recover all of the files or re-enter or re-create the data you lost?

· Are you backing up all of that important information, whether accounting spreadsheets, pricing proposals, contact documents?

· Do your employees have access to the latest version of your
important information or are there multiple versions?

· Do your employees have the same access to all of your business’ critical and confidential data? What if they left?

· Does each PC have the latest virus protection with the most current updates? What if your business was stifled by a malicious attack?

Advantages Of Windows Small Business Server!
SBS 2011 Helpful Benefits that Decrease Setup Time Today’s small business owners face daily challenges in running their businesses, and one of the more difficult challenges is managing an IT infrastructure; however, the primary focus for most business owners is on their core business competencies, not on becoming technology experts. Because investments in technology directly impact the bottom line, there is a constant need to achieve real business benefits and mitigate costs against a backdrop of time pressures and limited technical skills. To add to this pressure, many small businesses are now looking toward cloud services, and what they may offer. However, this can add even more complexity and apprehension in adopting new technology. The SBS product has always been about providing a core set of pre-configured functionality, straight out of the box. By pre-installing and configuring core windows features and application integration, it decreases the time for setup, and enables the business to start seeing benefit straight away.

The SBS family provides an:

• Operating System Layer, in this case Windows Server 2008 R2 including most of the functionality this can provide
• Effortless File and print sharing
• Automated Backup capabilities
• Identity Protection through Active Directory integration
• Remote access for anywhere anytime access to files and applications.
• And a Simplified Management wrapper using a pre-configured console for day to day management.

Excerpted from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/Windows-Small-Business-Server/benefits.aspx