Windows Patches:

Windows Server Update Services is the internal version of Windows Update. Installed on your SBS 2003 system, WSUS can be configured to download all security and critical patches for Windows and Microsoft Office. Using built-in features of Small Business Server 2003, all desktop PCs can then be configured to download and install the patches at a pre-determined time (i.e. 1:00AM), keeping all your systems up to date without effecting user productivity.

Learn More:

It would be impossible for us to list every conceivable way we can assist you in unlocking the potential of technology. The list to the right is only a sampling that highlights the major areas where we begin to help. Let us bring our 15 years of technology experience to your small business through an informal discussion. We will use this time to answer any questions you might have and provide some high level suggestions - free of charge. If you are interested please, contact us.

Hot Topic - Security:

You read or hear about it every day - sensitive data has been stolen or misplaced. Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 can help minimize the loss with it's built-in security and backup features.

Security allows you to define exactly who has, and what type, access to files and folders. Want to setup a folder for the accounting team only? SBS 2003 can make this happen.

But what is someone who has access accidentally deletes or makes a change to the data. Or what if an important file becomes corrupted to the point where you simply can't use it? Shadow Copies allow you to bring back the most recent version instantly. If that's not good enough, the built-in backup utility allows for restoring the file from a previous day.

Finally, with SBS 2003 Premium Edition, Microsoft has included Internet and Security Acceleration Server 2004 for protecting your network from Internet based intrusions.

Small Business Specialist Services:

There are many ways The Lorax Technology Group can help a small business unlock the potential of technology. From a network assessment to on-going monthly support, The Lorax Technology Group can develop just the right set of services for your small business.

Services

Network Services:

Our network services is where we lay the foundation. Network services can include any of the following:

Network Assessment

Determining your existing infrastructure

Cabling

Installing new cabling

Switches/Routers

The links that connect all computers and servers together.

Performance Testing

Confirming that the infrastructure is operating at maximum efficiency and performance.

Small Business Server 2003:

Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 is the core of any small business network. Built on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Small Business Server 2003 includes the following best-of-breed technologies:

Windows Server 2003
- The most stable and secure version of Windows available
Exchange Server 2003
- Exchange e-mail with your fellow employees as well as your customer and vendors.
SharePoint Services 2.0
- Team collaboration and document management in one easy to use, web based solution.
Outlook 2003
- Microsoft's premier e-mail client. Used for sending/receiving e-mail.
Remote Web Workplace
- Employees can access e-mail and documents from any place that they have an Internet connection
Fax service
- Deliver faxes directly to a mailbox, network folder or a network printer. Also, send faxes directly from Outlook.
Microsoft ISA Server 2004 (SBS 2003 Premium Edition only)
- The security checkpoint that protects you from Internet borne threats.
SQL 2000 (SBS 2003 Premium Edition only)
- When you need a full SQL database, SBS 2003 Premium Edition provides the full-featured SQL 2000.
FrontPage 2003 (SBS 2003 Premium Edition only)
- Develop your own web pages with this easy to use tool.

Best of all, SBS 2003 is competitively priced. Available in two editions, Standard and Premium, the price of each edition is much lower than the combined prices of all the included technologies. In addition, each edition includes 5 client access licenses that allow up to 5 users to connect to the server. Additional client access licenses can be purchased up to a maximum of 75.

Standard Edition suggested retail - $599
Premium edition suggested retail - $1499

Windows XP Professional:

The desktop version of Windows, Windows XP Professional is the ideal solution when combined with Windows Small Business Server 2003. Delivering the same reliability and security as SBS 2003, Windows XP Professional is designed for maximum integration with all of the Microsoft Windows server products. For mobile users, built-in wireless support (additional hardware required) provides the mobility to work whenever, wherever you want. Combine the wireless support with Remote Web Workplace of SBS 2003 and you can be sipping your favorite cappuccino while connecting to the office all from the luxury of your favorite coffee house.

And if that wasn't enough, here are Microsoft's Top 10 reasons why Windows XP Professional is right for small business.

On-going Support:

Everything is in place so you can relax and just let things run, right? Unfortunately not. What about those backup jobs you have running every night? How are you going to know if they completed successfully? What about the latest security patch from Microsoft for Windows XP Professional? How will you know if the new server is operating efficiently? All this, and more, is part of our on-going support service.

Using the Monitoring capabilities of Small Business Server 2003, we can be notified every day concerning the on-going operation of the server. If there is an immediate problem, SBS 2003 can tell us and we can respond. Using the Remote Web Workplace feature, we can connect from anywhere we have Internet access and give the server a "once over". And when all else fails, we can schedule weekly visits to make sure everything is in tip top shape.