HP Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-On

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-On gives small businesses a flexible and cost-effective solution for deploying additional servers on a network running Windows SBS 2011. It provides a platform for running line-of-business (LOB) applications that are based on the SQL Server operating system, role-based server deployments (such as additional domain controllers), and virtual servers that run in a Hyper-V environment. It also gives you the flexibility to access a second application platform when you need it, yet requires minimal IT resources. Designed as an add-on component for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials or Standard, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-On includes Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Technologies and SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business.

- Windows Server® 2008 R2 Standard: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-On includes an additional license for Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, which allows you to deploy another server on your SBS network. Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the award-winning foundation of Windows Server® 2008, expanding existing technology and adding new features to enable businesses to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructure. New virtualization tools, Web resources, management enhancements, and exciting Windows® 7 integration help save time and reduce costs.

- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business:  SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business contains a range of features that can help businesses maximize the value of their information with greater capabilities in development, manageability, business intelligence, and data warehousing. SQL Server 2008 R2 for Small Business has exactly the same capabilities as SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, however it is only available to use in SBS 2011 and SBS 2008 environments.

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on can be used in a number of different ways, depending on your specific needs.

Running Business Applications
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on is perfect for businesses that need to run a large number of applications but have limited IT expertise. It combines the powerful server platform capabilities of Windows Server 2008 R2 and the rich analysis, reporting features, and data management capabilities of SQL Server. It is an excellent way to run applications that require a centralized database and shared user information. From accounting and business planning to contact management software, you’ll be able to capture and harness your data and work more productively.

Virtualization
With virtualization powered by Hyper-V, it's easier than ever to optimize your server hardware investments by consolidating multiple server roles as separate virtual machines running on a single physical machine.

Remote Desktop Services
You can use Windows Small Business Server Premium Add-on to take advantage of Remote Desktop Services (RDS) to deliver additional desktops and applications to a wide array of client devices. For instance, you can create flexible work scenarios by installing and managing session-based desktops and applications—or virtual machine-based desktops— on the central server. All user interactions occur on the server itself, but look, feel, and behave like local applications.

Additional Domain Controller
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on is an excellent way to implement an additional domain controller, giving you redundancy and protecting your role-based data against failure.

Branch Deployments
If you have branch offices or remote sites, you can use the Windows Small Business Server Premium Add-On to start improving application response time and reduce WAN traffic. BranchCache—a feature in Windows 7 and the Windows Server 2008 platform—allows content from file and web servers to be cached on local computers, and either distributed across peer client computers or a centrally hosted server. In addition, you can use various branch office related technologies, such as Read only Domain Controllers, secure file and data access and higher fault tolerance for connectivity between sites

Office Web Apps
Whether you’re in the office, at home, or on the road, Microsoft® Office Web Apps help you get more things done virtually anywhere and anytime. Microsoft Office Web Apps are free online companions to Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® Excel®, Microsoft® PowerPoint® and Microsoft® OneNote® giving you the freedom to access, edit, and share Microsoft Office documents from virtually anywhere on your PC, mobile phone, and Web browser. Office Web Apps are available as an optional download through Microsoft® SharePoint® Foundation 2010, which is easy to install on your Premium Add-on.

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