Essential Business Server 2008 Announced

Microsoft announced as part of the upcoming wave of Windows Server 2008 products next year, a new bundle of joy called Windows Essential Business Server 2008. It is intended for the small business market for businesses a little larger than would use Small Business Server. EBS will benefit companies up to 250 workstations.

"Windows Essential Business Server is an integrated server infrastructure solution designed for the unique needs of midsized organizations. Combining the technologies of Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, Forefront Security for Exchange, System Center Essentials, the next version of ISA Server and SQL Server 2008 into an “all-in-one” solution." - Steven VanRoekel, Director, Windows Server Solution Group

I think this product will help dynamic businesses with around 100-200 users. Hopefully it will not restrictively bound like SBS. Windows Essential Business Server is expected in mid 2008.

William Lefkovics