Why is Microsoft creating Windows Essential Business Server?
A. Midsize businesses are typically staffed with one to three IT Professionals who must support and manage all of the company’s IT needs. These IT professionals are commonly stretched very thin on time and resources. They want an IT infrastructure that is very easy to consume, easy to acquire, manage, and deploy, allowing them to focus on more strategic activities to help drive more business value.Windows Essential Business Server 2008 brings Microsoft technologies together into a single solution. It has an integrated setup with out-of-the-box configuration settings based on best practices for midsize businesses. This makes it easy to install and maintain, providing optimal protection and a new management experience. Windows Essential Business Server 2008 is affordably priced for midsize businesses, allowing customers to take advantage of a licensing discount not usually seen until enterprise scale.