Small Business Server 2011 Essentials provides home offices and small
organisations with many of the features used by large organisations —
folder and printer sharing, remote access, support for mobile devices,
and backup/restore tools — in an integrated product that supports up to
25 users.
Small Business Server 2011 is available only as a 64-bit operating
system and can be installed only on a server with a 64-bit processor.
Small Business Server 2011 Essentials provides the core Windows Server
2008 R2 Standard technologies, but not those appropriate only to
medium-to-large enterprises.
Small Business Server Essential's simplified management console allows
administrators to organise and maintain an organisation's file structure
and displays a comprehensive view of the health and security of client
computers and servers in the network to manage common IT tasks and
address technology issues. The console's Home window shows whether
security, updates, backups, and other functions are functioning properly
or need attention at a glance by green checks or warning icons.
Remote Web Access gives any user with a web browser secure access to
email, internal websites, shared folders, organisation and
administration links, and networked computers. Windows Mobile–based
devices can also access e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks. Access
can be restricted by assignment to groups or roles.
A centralised data repository provides access to documents and allows
control over how information is shared by users on the network. Data
management and analysis tools make it possible to use server-based
business applications or run a multiple business applications suites on
an additional server.
License Included: This product includes a server license. No client access licenses (CALs) are required.
Softtware Assurance: Under the Software Assurance program, you have
the right to install any new release of products covered in the
agreement during the term of your coverage.
Additional Information: For additional information about the
available editions of Small Business Server 2008 and 2011 and the server
and client licensing requirements, see the Guide to Small Business Server Editions and Licensing.
• 1.4-GHz (or higher) quad-core x64 or 1.3-GHz dual-core x64 processor (supports up to two sockets)
• 2 GB RAM; 4 GB recommended; 32 GB maximum
• 160 GB available hard-disk space
• DVD drive
• 800x600-pixel (or higher) display
• Ethernet interface card
Other:
• For some server functionality — Internet access and a Windows Live ID account
• For Internet access — broadband or high-speed-modem Internet connection
Supported client operating systems:
• Windows XP Professional SP2; Windows Vista; Windows 7; Mac OS X 10.5.8 or greater




