Small Business Server
"What is a Small Business Server?"

If you opt for a client/server network with a central server, it is essential that your computer software is both reliable and efficient.

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SBS) has been designed specifically with the small business in mind. It provides a complete business server solution with messaging and collaboration, security-enhanced Internet access, protected data storage and reliable printing.

Netstar are able to offer customers SBS 2003 as an upgrade to their current server (provided that minimum requirements are met) or as part of a new server package.SBS is not only a reliable operating system; it offers excellent value for money! For further information on pricing, click here

Implementation
Our qualified engineers are not only fully conversant with SBS 2003 but also have experience with previous versions of Microsoft SBS (4.5 and 2000) so you can be assured that, whatever your requirements, your new operating system will be properly installed and with the minimum of fuss.

Trouble Shooting
Our experience has shown that many of our clients already have a version SBS installed but the system does not work how they expect. In response to this, Netstar offer a troubleshooting service to resolve any issues quickly and effectively.

If you require assistance, please contact us on 0208 911 0161, via email: info@netstar.co.uk or via our website form

"Is SBS 2003 right for me?"

Don’t take our word for it; check out Netstar SBS Customer Success Story to see how SBS 2003 has benefitted other small businesses.

SBS 2003 and Remote Working

For further details on how SBS 2003 enables users to work remotely, click here

The Business Benefits of Microsoft SBS 2003

• Creates a central and secure place to store critical business data: Access to data and applications is centralised, improving employee productivity by ensuring that all employees can get the information they need from their computers.
• Software restriction policies: help prevent unapproved installations and help protect against viruses and other security breaches. Click here for further information
• Guards against data loss: Volume shadow copy service enables point-in-time backups and helps your backup procedures run quickly and with minimal errors.
• The Backup Configuration Wizard guides you through the creation and implementation of a successful backup strategy. Click here for further information 
• Comprehensive yet easy network security: Wizards simplify security settings and help ensure that all the necessary security steps are taken whilst setting up your network
• Windows Small Business Server 2003 is built on Windows Server 2003; the operating system that has not only increased available services by 275%, but also mitigates server attacks by 60%! SBS 2003 includes an internal firewall and also supports external firewalls.
• Uninterrupted network: Improved monitoring tools and usage reports keep you apprised of your network status. SBS 2003 is built on the most reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever delivered – Windows Server 2003.
• Remote Web Workplace, the new remote portal, allows authorised users to access remote access features by using the Internet.
• The Premium Edition includes Microsoft SQL Server™ and businesses running this edition can now establish an interactive web presence with an unlimited number of visitors and can run as many business applications as required.
• Improved TEAM performance; enhanced collaboration: a pre-configured internal website based on Microsoft Windows Sharepoint™ Services allows co-workers to share information, including document libraries, announcements, events and links.
• Enhanced Microsoft Outlook ® Web Access (OWA) enables users to access an Internet version of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 from the Internet to share files and schedules.
• Line-of-business applications; analysis and management for your business: Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition with its SQL Server 2000 is compatible with more small business applications than any other data management platform. The SQL Server 2000 both stores and analyses business information; enabling small business customers to run several business applications in a simple and cost-effective IT environment. By working with a broad array of Microsoft partners, small business owners have more flexibility in their selection of business applications designed to improve operations, reduce costs and connect with customers.
• A professional image: SMS 2003 enables you to host your own email, create a company Web presence and access business information remotely; allowing you to conduct your business in a professional manner, reaching a wider customer base and assuring those customers that you are the right choice for their business.
• A platform that grows with your business: One of the best features of SBS 2003 is the simplicity of migration as your company grows; the ability to import and transfer profile settings (including desktop settings and data) from a peer-to-peer network (based on Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems) without disruption to users.

Access to data and applications is centralised, improving employee productivity by ensuring that all employees can get the information they need from their computers.

Since Windows Small Business Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) work well together, you can add Windows Server 2003 to your network as a server dedicated to running Windows Terminal Server in application-sharing mode or as a dedicated line-of-business server. For example, the addition of a dedicated server running MS Exchange Server to cope with increasing email, calendar and Sharepoint service requirements allowing your company’s infrastructure to grow to enterprise level without necessarily having to start from scratch each time following growth spurts within your organisation.