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Microsoft® BackOffice® Small Business Server is

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An integrated solution for sharing files, databases, printers, e-mail, fax services, applications, and other resources with anyone, all from one integrated server.

The small business customer gets advanced communication services and fast, flexible access to the Internet.

Small Business Server contains products which are optimized for integration, ease of use and centralized management to meet the unique needs of the small businesses in terms of features and benefits.

File, Print and Application Services

Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0
the leading server operating system, is a secure, reliable network operating system on which small businesses can easily share files, back up critical company information, share equipment such as printers and modems, and reliably run business applications.

Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 is tightly integrated and designed to deliver a wide range of Internet and intranet server capabilities so that small businesses have all the tools they need to create powerful and professional Web sites. Internet Information Server also provides the most comprehensive platform for building a new generation of Web applications.

Microsoft SQL Server  7 provides a powerful, secure relational database for running business applications.

Easy and Powerful Communications

Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5, an Internet mail and collaboration server, includes business solutions to help get customers connected and coordinated; it provides a solid foundation built on Internet and other open standards.

Microsoft Outlook  2000 desktop information manager helps users manage their messages, appointments, contacts, and tasks, as well as track activities, open and view documents, and share information.

With the Exchange Server and Outlook combination, the small business can build community through rich electronic messaging, discussion groups, list services, and other groupware capabilities.

Microsoft Fax Server allows companies to communicate by fax more efficiently. Microsoft Fax Server enables users to fax any document from any program right from their desktops, automatically route faxes via electronic mail, and manage fax
devices. Companies can control who can view and send faxes and even determine how faxes are distributed within their company.

Microsoft Modem Sharing Server allows small businesses to share modems installed on their server, eliminating the need for each workstation to have its own modem. In addition, Modem Sharing Server reduces wait times because the server automatically uses the next available modem in the pool to handle dial-in or dial-out requests.

Easy Access to the Internet

Internet Connection Wizard Configures Small Business Server for automatic or manual setup with any ISP using a variety of Internet connections including ADSL, cable modem, ISDN, and other high speed connectivity options. Automatically configures Proxy firewall capabilities and Microsoft Exchange Internet e-mail capabilities.

Microsoft FrontPage® 98 Web site creation and management tool makes it easy to create and manage professional-looking Web sites without programming.

Microsoft Proxy Server 2 creates a single, secure gateway to the Internet, eliminating the need for each workstation to have a modem. Auto-dial is automatically enabled during installation, providing seamless Web browsing for all clients.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0  provides the best Internet browser for Windows clients, allowing for a rich user experience in navigating intranets or the Internet.

Efficient Setup and Installation

If you would like to maintain the system in-house, but do not have a computer "guru", the system will guide you through routine operations, such as adding new users.

Integrated, Flexible Server Setup

Small Business Server 4.5 setup is made more flexible by offering prompts during setup to ensure key devices such as modems, Network Adapters, RAID, and SCSI controllers, etc. are detected and ensure you have the properly driver installed. The flexible set up allows the operating system, application and user data to reside on different drives as you dictate.

To Do List

Helps the technology provider or small-business administrator through the steps of connecting printers and workstations, creating user accounts, and connecting to the Internet, thus helping to ensure that the small business has a complete network installation.

Set Up Computer Wizard (SCW)

Makes it easy to connect a workstation running the Microsoft Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT operating system to the Small Business Server. SCW configures the network settings, installs the appropriate protocol, adds the appropriate client applications for the user, and creates shortcuts to shared folders on the server from the user’s desktop, making it easier and faster to get users up and running.

Migrate User Wizard

Helps migrate existing Microsoft Windows NT Server to Small Business Server quickly and efficiently. Saves time and improves efficiency for technology providers.

 Efficient to Manage

Year 2000

Microsoft has tested this product for Year 2000 and has posted the results. Microsoft’s policy is that future products satisfy the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement prior to release to manufacturing. For more information, see www.microsoft.com/year2000/.

Server Status Tool

Helps the technology provider keep a pulse on the health of the Small Business Server network by creating regularly scheduled server status and server log reports that are sent via fax or e-mail to the technology provider. Extensible using a Small Business Server Resource Kit utility to allow for custom reports.

Remote Administration Tool

Allows a technology provider to administer and manage Small Business Server remotely with better integration using Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1, reducing the need for technology providers to be on site and allowing them to resolve any problems quickly.

Small Business Server Console

Features a new console that improves usability. Unifies administration of all applications in a single, easy-to-use location. The console is organized by tasks. Wizards use plain language to guide administrators through the key tasks like managing users, peripherals, and devices on the server. A new console home page has been added to provide a system status summary including available disk space and key Windows NT services.

Online Guide

Provides just-in-time training to the administrator. It includes comprehensive help and trouble-shooting tips, along with a fast search engine to ensure that help is available when needed.

Client Help Page

Provides just-in-time training to the users connected to Small Business Server. Users can obtain comprehensive tutorials and trouble-shooting tips on topics such as printing, electronic mail, the Internet, and more so they can become productive more quickly. Client Help Page is automatically set up as the Microsoft Internet Explorer default page on Small Business Server and each workstation.

 Powerful Platform for Solutions Development

Third Party Application Support

With Microsoft SQL Server and Windows NT Server included there are a great deal of choices for application integration services.

Client Application Integration

Third-party applications can be integrated into the Set Up Computer Wizard so they can be installed at the same time the workstations are being configured for the network.

At a glance :

• Microsoft Windows NT® Server 4.0
• Internet Information Server 4.0
• Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
• Microsoft Outlook 2000
• Microsoft SQL Server™ 7.0 , with a 10 GB capacity per database -- unlimited number of databases
• Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 
• Microsoft Fax Service
• Microsoft Modem Sharing Service
• Microsoft FrontPage® 98
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
• Internet Connection Wizard
• Single management console with simplified administration tools

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