IBM System x3100 M4 and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server
The ideal first server
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IBM System x3100 M4 and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server: The ideal first server
IBM and Microsoft's First Server solutions is designed to help growing small businesses operate with the same technological advantages and efficiency of larger scale organizations without the need for in-depth server administration training or major incremental IT management costs.
With IBM System x3100 M4, small business customers get a single-socket tower that offers strong performance at an entry-level price. Advanced features and functions, which come standard, include innovative integrated RAID capability, 1600 MHz dependable server-class memory, energy efficiency, low-cost tower-to-rack kit, and high-capacity storage options for enhanced availablity.
For a customer that is about to install their very first real server solution, three options for them to consider are Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials or Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation. These server products are based on Windows Server 2008 r2, Microsoft's most powerful and secure server technology to date, so your customers can be sure that they are supporting their business with a robust and reliable technology platform.
- Centrally run business-critical applications
- Store, find and share data securely
- Share business-critical resources simply and effectively
Part # 05681619
$944.94
- Local and cloud-based applications
- Effortlessly connect to online services, email and collaboration
- Automatic local server backup, PC backup, and simple restore
Part # 05681616
$1,106.94
- Local and cloud-based applications
- Effortlessly connect to online services, email and collaboration
- Automatic local server backup, PC backup, and simple restore
Part # 05685277
$1,549.94
Increased Productivity
Will buying a Server really help my business be more productive?
- All business need to protect business critical information from loss by automatically backing up the data
- For businesses with more than five employees it's more efficient and economical to start using a server
- Microsoft Small Business Server 2011 is a perfect first server for small businesses because of the simplicity of the user interface
- With a server, it's easier to manage shared resources and equipment such as Internet access, printers and fax machines
- A server Class operating system empowers collaboration by storing all your files in one central, well-organized location on your network
Will a Server help our business be more mobile?
- You won't have to worry about leaving critical files or programs at the office. Microsoft Windows Server software allows you to manage resources on the server from virtually anywhere.
- Share calendars and access email from virtually anywhere with mobile phones connected to the network.
- Find and use files or programs on another computer or troubleshoot for a colleague from virtually anywhere.
- Remotely access the desktop of a networked computer as if you were sitting in front of it.
Will purchasing a server provide a low-maintenance business environment and help reduce IT costs?
- The server is configured to take advantage of best practices, which means that small businesses can streamline the deployment process and spend very little time on management -- with almost no IT skills required.
- Save time and money spent on server troubleshooting, management, and maintenance with a single console that helps you proactively manage your IT environment.
- When your business grows, your server can grow with it.
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation and Windows Small Business Server are easy to upgrade to a more robust system.
- Windows Small Business Server allows you to expand your capabilities with one-click setup for cloud integration support.