Opening up SMB with the exciting and new range of Windows Essential Server Solutions Robbie Upcroft, Microsoft Australia Wayne Small, SBS MVP

So what’s all this mean? Customers are thinking about their business, not IT –They’re typically worrying about: – Managing their cash-flow – Meeting their profit targets (if they have them) – Acquiring and retaining customers – Keeping up within their industry – Hiring & firing – Dealing with administrivia – Trying to have a life So how can we help them do this more effectively?

Right solution for the right customer <25 PCs 1-49 employees

The solutions family Enterprise-class Components Tailored Admin Experience Remote Web Workplace Leverage Existing Investments Business Application Ready Right Investment Ready for Growth Guided Migration Complete Infrastructure Platform Designed and Priced for SMB Number of PCs Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition Essential Business Server 2008 Standard Edition Essential Business Server Premium

Small Business Server 2008 Secure, Reliable Platform, Priced for SB Full versions of latest technologies Integrated and Comprehensive Designed and priced for Small Business Flexible and scalable Support More Customers, More Efficiently Integrated Administration Console Remote Management and Administration Standardized Deployment and Configuration with Predictable Platform Premium Edition Line-of-Business Application Platform Includes everything from Standard Edition, plus: Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies for SBS Premium Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition Standard Edition Designed for Small Business Windows Server 2008 Standard technologiesWindows Server 2008 Standard technologies Exchange Server 2007 Standard EditionExchange Server 2007 Standard Edition Windows SharePoint Services 3.0Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1 Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server 1Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server 1 Windows Live OneCare for Server 1 2Windows Live OneCare for Server 1 2 Integration with Office Live Small Business 2Integration with Office Live Small Business 2 Deliver Business Value, Be a Strategic Advisor Simplify Daily Tasks & Build Long-term Relationships Enable Customers to Work Anytime, Virtually Anywhere Enable Increased Collaboration Business Application Integration day trial included in product. 2 Not available in all markets and languages. See for list of markets.

Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition Line-of-Business Application Platform Includes everything from Standard Edition, plus: Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies for SBS Premium Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition Standard Edition Designed for Small Business Windows Server 2008 Standard technologiesWindows Server 2008 Standard technologies Exchange Server 2007 Standard EditionExchange Server 2007 Standard Edition Windows SharePoint Services 3.0Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1 Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server 1Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server 1 Windows Live OneCare for Server 1 2Windows Live OneCare for Server 1 2 Integration with Office Live Small Business 2Integration with Office Live Small Business day trial included in product. 2 Not available in all markets and languages. See for list of markets. Secure, Reliable Platform, Priced for SB Full versions of latest technologies Integrated and Comprehensive Designed and priced for Small Business Flexible and scalable Support More Customers, More Efficiently Integrated Administration Console Remote Management and Administration Standardized Deployment and Configuration with Predictable Platform Deliver Business Value, Be a Strategic Advisor Simplify Daily Tasks & Build Long-term Relationships Enable Customers to Work Anytime, Virtually Anywhere Enable Increased Collaboration Business Application Integration

So what about larger customers? Do they suddenly change when reaching 76 staff? –No. They’re still worrying about: – Managing their cash-flow – Meeting their profit targets (if they have them) – Acquiring and retaining customers – Keeping up within their industry – Hiring & firing – Dealing with administrivia – Trying to have a life The difference is that they now have an IT dept.

Windows Essential Business Server Predictable Platform, Designed & Priced for Midsize Businesses Full version, Integrated technologies in best practice Priced for Midsize budgets with Enterprise needs Unique Platform features help save time and money Increased Efficiency, More Control Unified Administration Console Integrated Security & Security Management Simplified migration from existing networks Deliver Business Value, Be the Trusted Advisor Spend less time managing daily tasks & deliver strategic value Business Application Ready Provide Messaging, Collaboration, Mobility solutions Standard Edition Premium Edition Messaging Server Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies Active Directory Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition Forefront Security for Exchange Server 3 Messaging Server Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies Active Directory Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition Forefront Security for Exchange Server 3 Security Server Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition Forefront Threat Management Gateway, Medium Business Edition 4 Security Server Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition Forefront Threat Management Gateway, Medium Business Edition 4 Database Server Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition Database Server Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition Management Server Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies Networking Active Directory File & Print Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 Management Server Windows Server 2008 Standard technologies Networking Active Directory File & Print Microsoft System Center Essentials One-year Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server subscription included in the product. 4 One year Web Anti-malware Subscription for Forefront Threat Management Gateway, Medium Business Edition included in product.

Time for a demonstration Over to you Wayne...

Growing support for SMB solutions Ideal platform for newest hardware Extensible platform for software solutions targeting small to midsize companies

SBS 2008 Pricing *Estimated FPP Retail Price in USD

EBS 2008 pricing *Estimated Retail Price in USD. Approx. 30% discount compared to buying standalone servers

Launch timeline JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 5-7 th August Australia Partner Conference 2-5 th September SMB Server Pre-Day Tech Ed User group visits & Partner training “To Partner Launch” WW Partner Conf Nov 12 – WW customer launch TBC - Thru Partner launch via 5-city Roadshow Build Channel Awareness & Readiness Customer Campaigns SBS 2008 in market EBS 2008 in market

Next steps Get Ready for Windows Essential Server Solutions –Download and Evaluate Public Preview Beta –Learn more on Get to the SMB Servers day at TechEd 2008 –8hrs of Level 300 content & MVP ask-the-experts sessions –Learn more on Get some training –Full online & face-to-face training schedule announced soon

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