How Windows Server Essentials Impacts Your Business

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The go-to server solution for small and home-based businesses all over the world is Windows Server Essentials. The setup process is easy as Microsoft has provided a checklist and explanation of the process along the way. It also features a dashboard that is straightforward and easy to understand for those who are not IT savvy. The program is perfectly suited for businesses with up to 25 employees and 50 devices and businesses with little IT support. If your small business needs centralized device management, connectivity, and data storage, Windows Server Essentials is for you-however, it is not the only solution to the server dilemma. 

Attractive features included in Windows Server Essentials that are both useful and user-friendly:

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Alternatives and Options to Windows Server Essentials

Linux

According to Tim Sexton, sales director of Linux server vendor Igaware, "Many small businesses have little choice but to find a Linux alternative to SBS. It's not practical for them to move to a cloud-based solution, he says, because they lack fast enough or reliable enough Internet connectivity. There are other advantages to moving to a Linux-based SBS alternative instead of Windows Server Essentials, Sexton says. There are no user limits, for starters, so the solution is completely scalable. In addition, the cost per user is similar to Office 365, but the Linux-based options offer additional functionality and more efficient software. You can run on lower-spec hardware with just 1GB of memory, instead of a machine with 32GB."

Pros Cons Free of charge Complex operation Administrators benefit from the freedoms offered by the system's administration Some third-party programs can only be installed by the administrator Supports cooperative work, without users damaging the program's core Porting for Linux distributions is not a priority for many hardware and software engineers Rare cybercriminal attacks May involve complex updating process Rare occurrences of security errors, and if they do occur, they are easily dealt with Long-term support may not be included in each version Fewer demands on your hardware Many professional programs do not work with Linux Integrated remote function for remote administration  

Office 365

Windows Server Essentials edition is designed specifically for small businesses, connecting them to a cloud. However, before installing any version of Windows Server Essentials, it is recommended that you consider Microsoft 365. Benefits of Office 365 include:

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