July 30,2009

SBS 2008 Premium
We are currently installing and upgrading systems from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008.  This is an excellent new release of Microsoft Small Business Server.  Among its advantages are:

  • Ability to use more memory.  This means faster performance.
  • Improved security.  The new version of SBS uses an external firewall that captures viruses and spam before they enter the server.  Microsoft has also added many security features to protect the system.
  • Ability to separate "line of business" software depending on SQL to a second server.  This keeps the email and line of business servers from competing for memory.
  • Excellent system stability.

Please Note:
A company calling itself Nic Tech (note the space)  apparently distributes a spy ware product. We have no connection with this company.

We are a Seattle-based company that provides computing consultation services to small businesses - primarily those having 20 users or less. We have no developers and only provide legitimate software to our customers in the Seattle area.

In our "Support" section check out the security FAQ for home computer users that shares the tools we use to help ward off unwanted home computer intrusions.

Security:


Data Security Tools
Data security tools are necessary to protect your valuable data. Components of data security include backup software, a backup strategy (including off-site storage), redundant backup systems (several ways of retrieving data), uninterruptable power supplies to prevent losing data from power failure and surges, anti-virus software, and Internet intrusion protection

Data Security Policy:

Companies need good data security policies. Issues to consider include: off site information storage to protect company information in case of fire or natural disaster, "acceptable use" policies which define how company computers will be used, and which programs will be installed on company computers. Decisions should be made about who has access to what data and security implemented to support those decisions. Users should have access to data on a “need to know” basis.

On an ongoing basis we will look for ways to understand how your business operates and identify the goals that you want to achieve. We will then recommend tools and policies that support your goals.