IBM Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium Edition 4849G4U Leaflet

Windows

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 Essential Business Server (EBS) 2008 is an infrastructure solution designed and priced 

specifically for the needs of midsize businesses with up to 300 computers.
It simplifies your environment by bringing together Microsoft

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 product technologies into a single 

solution with a fully integrated installation and administration experience. 
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 eliminates guesswork by offering a standardized 

configuration that is preconfigured and installed according to best practices. You can have 

confidence in a more secure and reliable environment that adheres to the recommended guidelines 

for networking, security, collaboration, and remote access. 
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 puts you in control with simplified setup, migration, and 

licensing for Microsoft infrastructure server technologies, giving you back time and cost savings so 

you can focus on your business. 

Microsoft technologies  
that midsize businesses use 
most frequently are combined 
into one integrated server 
solution. Get increased 
productivity at a price well 
below what you would pay 
for stand-alone products. 

 
Automate routine tasks,  

and proactively manage  
your IT environment; all from 
a single point of access.

Increased predictability  
and reliability in a system 
built on best practices and 
streamlined processes make 
this an ideal platform for 
midsize businesses.

• Windows Server® 2008  

• Microsoft® System Center 

• Windows® SharePoint® 

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• Microsoft SQL Server® 2008  

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While Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0 is not shipped with Essential Business Server 2008, a step as part of the setup process is provided to download  

  Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 at no additional cost.

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One year Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server subscription included in the product.

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One year Web Antimalware Subscription for Forefront Threat Management Gateway, Medium Business Edition included in product.

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Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard is available as an alternative version in place of Windows Server 2008 Standard until December 31, 2009.

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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard is available as an alternative version in place of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard until December 31, 2009.

Two Client Access License (CAL) Suites are offered to ensure maximum flexibility for your 

needs and are available in 1, 5, 20, and 50 (Volume Licensing only) pack quantities for either 

User or Device: 
•  EBS 2008 CAL Suite: For each user or device accessing the EBS network. 
•  EBS 2008 CAL Suite for Premium: For only those users or devices accessing the premium 

features of EBS 2008 Premium.