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Microsoft Corporation offers software solutions for businesses ranging from small businesses all the way to big corporations. Microsoft offers the latest advances in server and desktop operating systems' and various other web based server applications. Microsoft is releasing all new software for 2008, including: Server 2008, Microsoft Vista, Exchange 2008, and many more applications.

Microsoft Server 2008 (Codename: Longhorn) - Homepage

Microsoft's new Windows Server 2008 operating system provides a dependable, enterprise-ready computing environment that brings significant improvements over its predecessor, Windows 2003 Server. Windows Server 2008 will be offered in a 32-bit and 64-bit architecture. Server 2008 will be offered in four separate packages: Web Edition, Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Datacenter Edition.

These new features take the next step forward in building on the core of reliability, availability, scalability, and security introduced in Windows 2003 Server, making Windows Server 2008 the fastest, most reliable, and most secure Windows server operating system ever. The result: a highly productive infrastructure that helps make your network a strategic asset for your organization.

Improvements over Windows Server 2003 - In addition, Microsoft has improved and extended the Windows server operating system. Server 2008 allows for better disk management, an improved server manager, and the ability to perfrom updates and patches without the need for a restart.

Server Roles
Windows Server 2008 is a multipurpose operating system capable of handling a diverse set of server roles, depending on your needs, in either a centralized or distributed fashion. Some of these server roles include:
File and print server
Web server and Web application services.
Mail server.
Terminal server.
Remote access and virtual private network (VPN) server.
Directory services, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS).
Streaming media server
Encrypting File System (EFS)
802.1x wireless network support

Windows Vista - Homepage

Microsoft's new Windows Vista operating system provides improved security, increased reliability, and an updated graphical interface. Vista also comes in a 32-bit and 64-bit version. Vista will be offered in six different editions: Vista Starter, Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Ultimate, Vista Business, and Vista Enterprise.

Improvements over Windows XP - Vista offers improved search capabilities such as searching for files from almost anywhere, and a new feature called Instant Search which is a faster in-depth content based search. Vista also incorporates a new graphical interface, codenamed Windows Aero, which is more aesthetically pleasing than Windows XP, and has live thumbnails and icons.

Included Services/Applications
Windows Vista is a multipurpose operating system capable of running multiple applications, while providing tighter and more robust security. Some of the included applications and services are:
Windows Shell
Windows Sidebar
Windows Mobility Center
Windows Media Center: In Home Premium and Ultimate edition
Windows Defender
Speech Recognition
Performance Diagnostic Console

MSExchange 2007 - E-mail Server - Homepage

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 delivers a reliable, scalable, and manageable infrastructure with 24/7 messaging and collaboration plus a low cost of ownership. It supports a wide range of collaborative activities, including group scheduling capabilities, discussion groups, and team folders, and also provides access to information across geographic, organizational, and technology barriers with features such as Instant Messaging, real-time data, and video conferencing. Exchange Server 2008 offers improvements over Exchange 2003 Server in many important areas that include security, performance, and mobility.

Exchange 2007 only comes in a 64-bit edition. Only 64-bit server operating systems will be able to run Exchange 2007. Exchange 2007 includes voice mail integration, better search and support for Web services, better filtering options, and a new Outlook Web Access interface. With Outlook Web Access (part of and included with Exchange) you can access all of your MS Outlook features including internal mail, appointment setting and tasks from any web browser! This can be a very powerful service to support users outside your office.

Microsoft SQLServer 2008 - Homepage

SQL Server 2008 is a complete, Web-enabled database and data analysis package that opens the door to the rapid development of a new generation of enterprise-class business applications that can give your company a critical competitive advantage. SQL Server 2008 provides core support for XML and the ability to query across the Internet and beyond the firewall.

• Mission-Critical Platform - SQL Server 2008 enables IT groups to be more productive by providing a more secure, scalable, and manageable platform.
  
• Dynamic Development - SQL Server 2008 along with the .NET Framework enables developers to build the next generation of applications. Developers can can build applications that enable users to take their data with them and synchronize their data with back-end servers.
• Beyond Relational Data - SQL Server 2008 enables developers to consume any type of data, from XML to documents, and build applications that incorporate location awareness.
• Pervasive Business Insight - SQL Server 2008 provides a scalable infrastructure that can manage reports and analysis of any size or complexity while at the same time empowering users because of its close integration with the Microsoft Office System.
• Designed for 24x7 operation with online backups.

Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 - Homepage

ISA 2006 offers policy-based security, enhanced performance, monitoring and easy management of internetworking by providing both a firewall and a Web cache server integrated with Microsoft's familiar Windows 2003 operating system.

The firewall provides extensive data filtering, control of access policy, and traffic routing. The cache improves network performance by storing frequently requested Web content.

ISA Server can significantly enhance network security, enforce consistent Internet usage policy, accelerate Internet access, and improve employee productivity.

ISA 2006 introduces a variety of improvements upon the previous version, ISA 2004, including support for authentication via Secure Ldap (LDAPS) to multiple LDAPS providers or Active Directory forests, integrated support for Exchange 2008 (also backported to ISA 2004), support for publishing Microsoft SharePoint, Single sign-on, Cross-Array Link Translation, Web Publishing Load Balancing (with cookie-based affinity for Integrated NLBS) as well as variety of improvements to wizards such as a Branch Office VPN Connection Wizard, improved certificate management, and Link translation.

Microsoft Office 2007 - Homepage

Office 2007 is a 32-bit application which can be run on a 64-bit architecture as well. Office comes in eight different editions: Microsoft Office Basic 2007, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007, Microsoft Office Standard 2007, Microsoft Office Small Business 2008, Microsoft Office Professional 2007, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007, Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, and Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007.

Microsoft's new office suite incorporates a revamped user interface, new applications, and server-side tools. Groove, a collaboration and communication suite for smaller businesses, is included in the Ultimate and Enterprise editions. Also included is Office Sharepoint Server 2008, a major revision to the server platform for Office applications which supports "Excel Services", a client-server architecture for supporting Excel workbooks that is shared in real time between multiple machines and are also viewable and editable through a web page.

Microsoft Office Live Meeting - Homepage

Live Meeting gives you the power to work together with colleagues, customers, and suppliers, no matter where you are. For online meetings, training, and events, Live Meeting is the effective meeting solution that enables you to collaborate with either individuals or large groups—without leaving your desk. With meeting attendees participating from their PCs, you can kick off a project, brainstorm ideas, edit files, collaborate on whiteboards, and negotiate deals at a fraction of the cost and hassle of travel.

Live Meeting provides unique interactive tools, integrates with your existing systems and productivity applications, and incorporates a familiar and easy-to-use interface that improves remote collaboration and enables effective meetings for companies of all sizes. And with the real-time collaboration capabilities in Live Meeting—with proven 99.99 percent uptime availability and always-on Secure Sockets Layer encryption—you can conduct every meeting with confidence.