Open Standards Technologies, LLC -- Networking Intelligence

What is a server and why your small business needs one.

At the most basic level, a server is a technology solution that “serves” files, data, print, fax resources, and more to multiple computers. Advanced server solutions, such as Microsoft® Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, also enable you to manage user accounts and passwords, grant or restrict access to shared resources, automatically back up your data, and access business information remotely.

The word “server” often refers to the specialized computer (or hardware) that the server software runs on. The server is optimized to perform services for other computers or “clients.” Clients can be computers as well as printers, faxes, or other devices that connect to the server.

Together, a server and its clients compose a client/server network. A client/server network provides routing systems and centralized access to information and resources, stored data, and more.

What your business can do with a server.

With a server, you can share files and resources, such as fax machines and printers, in a more secure manner. For example, with a server network, employees can access the Internet or company e-mail at the same time.

Microsoft offers an award-winning server solution designed specifically for small businesses (up to 75 users): Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2. What’s unique about Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 is that it provides small businesses with many server features previously available only to large companies, all in one affordable, integrated solution. These server features include e-mail, Internet connections, business intranets (internal Web sites), remote connectivity, support for Windows Mobile-based devices, file and print sharing, and data backup and restore capabilities.

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What OST can do for your small business information technology needs.

Local Area Network --Cabling (Wired), Wireless Access Points, Routers, Firewalls, Ethernet Switching (MLS)

Internet Service Provider --Facilitate Secure Internet Access via Wide Area Networking T-1, DSL, Cable

Small Business PC Workstation and Server Specification, Configuration & Installation Service

PC Workstation and Server Security Policy Management and Administration

PC Workstation and Server Maintenance Updates and Support Service

Active Directory Domain Users and Computing Resources Management

SQL Database Administration (Enterprise, Standard, MSDE -Desktop)

Exchange E-mail, Messaging and Information Store Systems Management

Outlook and Outlook Express E-mail Client Support

Microsoft Office Productivity Suite (All Editions -Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, FrontPage)

Internet Information Service Management (Websites, FTP Server Sites, NNTP (News))

SharePoint Web Portal Services Administration

Business Web Server Development & Support

E-Document File Management & Shares Support

FTP Client & Server Administration

Print Server Administration

Fax Server Administration

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