Microsoft Small Business Server 2011

Small Business Server 2011 is Microsoft's latest offering aimed at the small and medium sized enterprise.  Offering the major elements of their server suite at fraction of the normal cost.

SBS2011

SBS2011 is now the current release of Small Business Server.  It is based on Windows server 2008 standard and includes, Exchange 2010, SharePoint Foundation 2010, Windows Server Update Services. 

Read about 10 Top reasons to upgrade to SBS 2011

Upgrading to SBS2011

If you have a 4.5 or 2000/03/08 then you should discuss with us an upgrade to SBS 2011.  There is no upgrade product available from Microsoft for these older versions.

There is no direct in-place upgrade from any of these products to SBS 2011.  We have a technique called a "swing migration" which enables us to migrate all your users, emails and data to a new server which the minimum of disruption to your business.

SBS2011 requires a 64bit processor and a minimum of 4GB (preferably 8GB) of RAM.  These increased hardware requirements mean that all but more recent servers will need to be replaced.

  User or Device CAL?

A user CAL permits one user (using any device) to access the server software. A device CAL permits one device (used by any user) to access the server software. Both types are offered to allow customers cost-effective licensing options. For example, per-user CALs are most effective when an employee uses several devices to access the server, such as a work computer and a home computer. Per-device CALs are most effective when several employees use the same device to access the server, such as rotating shifts in a call center.

  More than 75users?

If your business grows and the number of users exceeds the 75user limit then an upgrade path via Transition packs exists to migrate to the full versions of Server 2008 and Exchange 2010.  Contact us to discuss this option.