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Essential Business Server 2008 Standard Edition 64-Bit (Includes Software Assurance) (English)

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Admin Fee: R1,786.00 +VAT
SKU: LVS-43489
Requirements: 
Hardware:
  • 2.5-GHz (or higher) x64 processor for systems with a single-core CPU; 1.5-GHz (or higher) x64 processor for systems with a multicore CPU; 1.5 GHz (or higher) x64 processors for systems with multiple physical CPUs
  • 4 GB RAM for management and messaging servers; 2 GB for security server
  • 45 GB available hard-disk space for operating system drive partition on each server; additional 50 GB for application data drive partition on at least two servers
  • DVD drive on each server
  • Network interface card on each server; two required for security server
For installing in an existing network environment:
  • At least one domain controller in the domain must be running Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or SP2, or Windows Server 2008.
  • Other existing domain controllers must be running Windows 2000 Server with SP4, Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or SP2, or Windows Server 2008.
  • Essential Business Server is not compatible with domain controllers that are running Windows NT. These must be removed from the network before installation.
  • The functional level for your existing domain must be Windows 2000 Server native mode or Windows Server 2003.
  • The Active Directory schema level for your existing domain must be set to Windows Server 2008. Your existing schema is updated to this level during installation.
  • The schema master must be running Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or SP2, or Windows Server 2008.
  • At least one global catalog must be running on Windows Server 2003 with SP1 or SP2, or Windows Server 2008.
Technical restrictions:
  • Essential Business server supports a maximum of 300 users or devices.
  • The management server must be the root domain controller of the forest.
  • The management server must hold the flexible single master operations (FSMO) roles.
  • You cannot create any interforest trusts.
  • You cannot create any child domains.
  • Terminal Services Application Mode is disabled.
  • The messaging and security servers must be member servers of the EBS 2008 domain.
Features: 
  • Under the Software Assurance programme, customers acquire the right to install any new release of products covered in the agreement during the term of their coverage. 
  • The management server's Administration Console provides a single view of overall server health, security status, managed computers and devices, managed users and groups, software license compliance, and server software components.
  • Workstations with Internet connections can securely access email, internal Web sites, network files, and business applications; any Internet-connected computer or Windows Mobile–based Smartphone can remotely and securely access email, schedules, and contacts.
  • The Administration Console's Security page allows monitoring and management of the included anti-spam and email antivirus components, enterprise-level network firewall, and software updates from a single console. A green check indicates that the system component is healthy, or the interface details actions necessary for attaining green-check status.
  • Essential Business server is extensible, meaning additional management capabilities can be enabled as they become available from Microsoft or third-party software companies. Both Microsoft and non-Microsoft components can be accessed from within the Administration Console. 

Essential Business Server 2008 Standard Edition provides midsize organizations with enterprise-level management, messaging, and security to support up to 300 users. It runs on three servers and is manageable from a single administrative console.

Essential Business Server 2008 Standard Edition requires x64 hardware.

Server Technologies: Essential Business Server 2008 Standard includes three instances of Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies and can be installed on three separate servers.

The management server provides a centralized administration console and core infrastructure services with these server technologies:

  • A Windows Server 2008 core installation for basic server tasks, including network tools and network security; file, print, and application sharing; and firewall protection
  • System Center Essentials 2007 for managing the IT environment
  • SharePoint Services for sharing internal documents and other resources (downloaded as part of the setup process)

The messaging server provides a secure, isolated communications system with these server technologies:

  • An additional Windows Server 2008 core installation
  • Exchange Server 2007 for email, messaging, personal information management, and shared calendaring
  • Forefront Security for Exchange Server for email protection from viruses, worms, and spam (one-year subscription)

The security server provides network security services, Internet access, and remote worker connectivity with these server technologies:

  • A third installation of core Windows Server 2008 technologies
  • An additional installation of Exchange Server 2007, configured in the Edge Transport Role for improved antivirus and anti-spam protection
  • Forefront Threat Management Gateway for protection against Internet-based threats and secure remote access to applications and data (one-year subscription)

Acquiring the Installation Media: Installation media will be shipped to you free of charge. To activate this product, you might need a volume license key or setup code.

Price: R1,786.00