SME Server Server Installation For a small business network (less than 10 PCs). The open source 'SME server' is a fully functional, reliable and cost effective solution. Once implemented the server software is easy to manage and maintain and works seemlessly with Windows XP workstations.

Small Business Server offers the basic, critical features essential to the smooth running of your IT infrastructure such as:

• A central, reliable backup point;
• File sharing;
• Printer sharing;
• Broadband sharing;
• Roaming profiles.

An SME server is a cost effective solution and misses some of the advanced features provided by Windows Small Business Server. These features are not essential, but greatly benefit companies that share resources between 10 or more computers.

Benefits of Using An SME Server

• Roaming Profiles
  It can be used to support Windows Active Desktops, which allows your staff to use the same personal profile on all machines and all the personal settings are backed up.
  
  
• Central File and Printer Sharing
  SME Server can provide central file sharing and printer sharing with access control.
  
  
• Backup
  SME Server acts as a centralised point in your business for backing up all your emails and important customer data.
  The server backs up nightly to its tape drive and we recommend a backup schedule with 8 tapes to provide the ability to restore files lost up to a month ago.
  
  
• No License Fees
  In short the software provides a back office server solution in line with the requirements of today. The major advantage is that the software is available under public license and does not come with any yearly or workstation licensing costs.