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A SERVER SOLUTION FOR MIDSIZE BUSINESSES
Windows® Essential Business Server (EBS) 2008 is an infrastructure solution designed and priced
specically for the needs of midsize businesses with up to 300 computers.
It simplies your environment by bringing together Microsoft
® product technologies into a single
solution with a fully integrated installation and administration experience.
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 eliminates guesswork by offering a standardized
conguration that is precongured and installed according to best practices. You can have
condence in a more secure and reliable environment that adheres to the recommended guidelines
for networking, security, collaboration, and remote access.
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 puts you in control with simplied setup, migration, and
licensing for Microsoft infrastructure server technologies, giving you back time and cost savings so
you can focus on your business.
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 divides its workloads across several
physical servers, and is available in two editions, Standard or Premium.
1. Designed and Priced for
Midsize Businesses
Microsoft technologies
that midsize businesses use
most frequently are combined
into one integrated server
solution. Get increased
productivity at a price well
below what you would pay
for stand-alone products.
2. Less Complexity,
More Control
Automate routine tasks,
and proactively manage
your IT environment; all from
a single point of access.
3. Integrated and
Predictable Platform
Increased predictability
and reliability in a system
built on best practices and
streamlined processes make
this an ideal platform for
midsize businesses.
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While Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0 is not shipped with Essential Business Server 2008, a step as part of the setup process is provided to download
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 at no additional cost.
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One year Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server subscription included in the product.
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One year Web Antimalware Subscription for Forefront Threat Management Gateway, Medium Business Edition included in product.
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Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard is available as an alternative version in place of Windows Server 2008 Standard until December 31, 2009.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard is available as an alternative version in place of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard until December 31, 2009.
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 has simplied license management.
Two Client Access License (CAL) Suites are offered to ensure maximum exibility for your
needs and are available in 1, 5, 20, and 50 (Volume Licensing only) pack quantities for either
User or Device:
• EBS 2008 CAL Suite: For each user or device accessing the EBS network.
• EBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium: For only those users or devices accessing the premium
features of EBS 2008 Premium.
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