Dealing with what’s different in Small Business Server 2008

SBS 2008 has some long-awaited features, including Exchange Server 2007, and it’s far simpler to set up, but it also drops features like firewalling, VPN and some backup options. What do you gain, what do you lose and what do you need to do about it?

Managing virtualisation for the desktop

Microsoft’s Desktop Optimization Pack includes two virtualisation tools, one for Windows itself and one for individual applications. what is involved with setting these up, and what are the benefits and downsides?

Protecting Networks

Security is changing: smart clients and remote working mean that the security perimeter is getting closer to the server. How will you protect your clients’ networks tomorrow?

The latest Windows and Blackberry email handsets for business

Almost any phone does email, and there are dozens of Windows Mobile and BlackBerry models around. But if your clients want the latest high-end handsets, which of them are ready to do business?

Bringing VoIP in house

For growing businesses, an on-premise IP PBX offers flexibility and room for growth. But how do you pick the right set up for clients?

Social networking for your business

Once considered a fad for teenagers, social media tools have become accepted components of any business’s marketing strategy. Dell is on Facebook; SAP is on LinkedIn; IBM has a large presence on the animated virtual world Second Life. Should you be there, too?

Mobile email with Linux email servers