Which server to choose ace it solutions guide

Which server is right for you?

Do These Sound Familiar?

Data Protection I am afraid of losing data if my PC crashes I need to protect sensitive data I need to restrict data access

Data Access and Employee Productivity It is difficult to access data from outside the office Business data I was working on offline doesn’t

synchronize with the content on the server I have multiple versions of the same document

stored in various locations

IT Maintenance Troubleshooting computer problems is a headache It is time-consuming to manage multiple PCs and servers I find servers too complex and costly to manage and maintain

What Can A Server Solution Do For You?

A server can help you organize your business to be more efficient and more secure, helping you get more done while saving you time and money.

Centrally store to easily find and share business information

Stay connected and up-to-date when working out of the office

Protect critical business information from disaster or theft

Share and access resources centrally (i.e. printers, business applications)

Run your critical business applications

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Finding the Right Server

Need for server identified (first Server or Upgrade)

Identify # of Users

1-15 users

16-25 users

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Use the flowchart to determine the best server solution for your unique business needs.

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An ideal server solution for 15 users or less, Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation is a dependable and affordable technology foundation for running business applications and for sharing information and resources.

Run Core or Customized Business Applications File and Printer Sharing Mobile and Remote Access

Windows Server Foundation provides flexible role-based deployments for implementing customized applications or solutions. It is recommended for small businesses with technology support providers or have good IT knowledge in-house.

The ideal storage server solution to help home-based and small business owners keep important data automatically backed up, protected, organized, and accessible from virtually anywhere.

Preconfigured and ready to plug-and-play right out of the box

Affordable and easily expandable

Easy to use and simple to manage and maintain

An affordable and easy-to-use server solution to help business with up to 25 users protect data, organize and access business information from virtually anywhere, document and printer sharing, and quickly connect to online services and cloud-based applications

Schedule automatic backups

Access important business information on the go

Connect to the Cloud to easily expand business capabilities

Designed for businesses with 75 users or less, SBS 2011 Standard is a simple-to-manage, all-in-one solution for networking, centralized data storage, automatic back-up, advanced e-mail and calendar capabilities, line-of-business support, and document and printer sharing.

Increase data and network protection

Stay connected to the business while out of the office

Be ready for the future with a scalable platform to support your business growth

Moving to an add-on model also offers more choices if you want flexibility to purchase additional servers either up front or as needed.

Premium Add-on

Windows Small Business Server Premium Add-on offers:

SQL Server 2008 R2 SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Businessfor Small Business

Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard2008 R2 Standard

• Ability to run a vast number of line-of-business applications on an additional server• Capacity to make more informed business decisions with the rich analysis and reporting

technologies• Cost effective solution for a small business environment• Ideal for:• Line-of-business (LOB) applications• Terminal Services Application Mode• Backup domain controller• Virtualization• Other standalone uses

An advanced server platform that provides more cost-effective and reliable support for business workloads. It offers innovative features for virtualization, power savings, manageability and helps make it easier for mobile workers to access company resources.

Run demanding LOB Applications

Optimize server utilization

Run your business with confidence with across-the-board availability and reliability

ProductProduct Positioning

Statement Scenarios Limitations

Entry level server operating system for running business applications and sharing information and resources.

• Needs First Server for shared file/print, document management and collaboration, centralized backup, LOB application (typically has existing Exchange Server or Hosted Exchange)

• Additional Server for LOB application or remote access

• 15 users• Single Processor

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Advanced server operating system with built in virtualization capabilities for increased reliability and security.

All Foundation scenarios plus:•Workload upgrade•IT Efficiency with easier management•Improved Security

• Single Virtual Host

The ideal storage server solution to keep important data automatically backed up, protected, organized, and accessible from virtually anywhere

• Better Protect Important Business Information • Store, Find, and Share Files from One Centralized

Location• Simplify Deployment and Management

• 25 users• Storage Device

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Server suite for shared file/print, document management & collaboration, centralized storage and backup, remote access, and support for LOB applications via the cloud.

First server for •Data protection with scheduled automatic backups•Accessing important business information on the go•Connecting to the Cloud to easily expand business capabilities

• 25 users• Single Domain

All-in-one server suite for shared file/print, document management & collaboration via SharePoint, centralized storage and backup, remote access, on premise email via Exchange Server and/or SQL for LOB applications support.

All Essentials Scenarios Plus:•Advanced collaboration with professional email & shared calendars •Mobility solutions & remote PC access•Simplified administration (user access, network health)

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See Technology Solution in Action

• Help Protect Data with automatic, daily backups that enable easy restore of important business information in the event of a disaster.

• Stay Connected and quickly access files and information in the office or from the road through virtually any Web browser or Internet-enabled phone.

• Save Time and Get Organized by consolidating data and organizing documents for easy file access and information sharing across the business.

• Simplify IT Management with a single console to proactively manage your IT environment.

Next Steps

Schedule technology assessment to:

Identify appropriate solutions

Determine licensing, financing, and deployment options

Define deployment, training and support needs

Contact ACE IT Solutions at 908-704-0400 or [email protected]

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