Top Benefits of Essentials Business Server 2008
1) 1)World Class Messaging Platform: 
· Integrated Internal & External Messaging.
· Anytime, Anywhere, Anydevice
Messaging.
· Mail Data on Server & User Desktop.
· Centralized Mail Backup for all Users across locations. Great for Multilocation Companies.
· Outlook Web Access for Outlook on a Browser.
· Outlook Anywhere for Outlook on a Remote PC.
· Outlook Mobile for Outlook on a Smart Phone.
2) Anti Spam Solution:

· Server -level Anti Spam Solution using Intelligent Message Filter (IMF).
· Client-level Anti Spam Solution using Outlook Antispam.
· Regular Updates for Anti Spam via Windows Update Service
3) Push Mail Solution:
· No separate Server needed.
· Sync Mails, Contacts, Calender and Tasks.
· Phone is just another device for Server.
· Zap Data remotely for lost Phones.
· Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows Media Player on the go.
4) Share Mail Folders:
· View and Share Calender among Colleagues.
· Share Common Mail Folders, Calenders, tasks among Users and Departments.
· Schedule meetings using Outlook.
5) Company Intranet:
· Announcements
· Pictures
· Company Handbook
· Shared Favorites
· Discussion Forums.
· Employee Forms.
· Collaborative Applications
6) Virtual Team Solution:
· Secure Collaborative Space for Virtual Teams.
· Shared Documents.
· Shared Events.
· Discussions Forums.
· Shared Tasks.
· Shared Team Contacts.
7) Document Management System:
· Share Documents
· Document Version History.
· Document Checkout.
· Send Email for Review.
· Create Document Workspace
8) Remote Web Workplace:
Using the Remote Web Workplace you can access the following:
· Read your Company E-mail.
· Connect to your Computer at Work.
· Use your Company's internal Website.
9) File & Print Server:
· Share Files, Printers, Internet Access.
· Automated Backup.
· Restore Accidently Deleted file using Volume Shadow Copy.
· Route My Documents to Server:- Ensure Backup of User's data .
· Windows Software Update Service:- Ensures Automatic patching up of all connected PC's .
10) Network Fax Solution:
· Send Fax from any PC on Network.
· Incoming Fax can be routed to printer, or folder or Company Intranet.
· Send E-mail Intimation on incoming fax.
· Schedule Outgoing Fax .
11) Management of Infrastructure & Devices:

· Get a single console from which you can view and manage your servers, clients, hardware, software, and IT services.
· Accelerate troubleshooting and problem resolution. It’s a self-managing solution that notifies you as soon as a problem occurs, then helps you proactively diagnose and fix it, accelerating problem resolution. It also automates system updates and data collection for your IT environment.
· Simplify complex management tasks like packaging and deploying software, adding Web site monitoring, and creating and configuring group policy. The wizards also help you quickly and easily configure security settings, deploy updates, and discover assets.
12) Integrated Edge Security:
· Defend Against External and Internal Web-Based Threats .
· Securely Publish Content for Remote Access.
· Securely connect Branch Offices
13) Integrated Security for MS Exchange:
· Comprehensive Protection due to availability of multiple scanning engines, multi layered protection in Exchange, and premium file filtering & anti spam solution.
· Optimized Performance due to deep integration with Exchange, scanning innovations and performance optimizations
· Simplified Management with user friendly configuration management, automatic signature updates, centralized reporting, notifications and alerts.