HP ProLiant DL288 ISS Technology Update, Volume 7, Number 7 - Page 9

ISS Technology Update NOTE Windows EBS is derived from Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard Edition. Microsoft does not plan to release a 32-bit version of Windows EBS. Windows EBS is available in the following editions: • Standard Edition, which requires a three-server deployment • Premium Edition, which requires a four-server deployment Windows EBS Standard Edition is a network of three physical servers: • Management Server • Messaging Server • Security Server Windows EBS Premium Edition adds a Database Server to the network. Figure 3-2. Windows EBS server infrastructure Volume 7, Number 7 Benefits of Windows EBS Mid-size businesses can benefit from the following features: • Simplified installation and configuration-Windows EBS installs and licenses Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange, and several other essential security and IT management products. This simplifies installations and quickly implements networks. • Simplified management-From a central administration console, IT administrators can add users or review and respond to system alerts. This console provides a consistent interface from which to perform most management tasks. • Enhanced security-The Windows EBS Security Server employs the latest Microsoft technologies to reduce network security risks and help block unwanted "spam." 9