Microsoft Introduces Entry-Level Version Of Windows Server

Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft Corporation has gone back to the basics. Remember the local area networks of yore, where a benign Server machine used to manage and monitor networking requirements of user workstations, without the need to connect to the outside world through email or internet? Microsoft has harked back to those days for the benefit of small enterprises, with the introduction of “Windows Server 2008 Foundation”.

The latest server is especially attractive to small businesses with 15 workstations or less, and whose computing requirements do not require the powerful features that the more advanced versions of Windows Server OS offers. These user environments typically have simple needs such as file sharing, print sharing, networking, Terminal services, remote connections and other common server roles. The OS can be used as an Active Directory server or domain controller, and can also join a domain as a member server or domain controller.

The new OS will be available in 40 countries to begin with. The product will be sold pre-installed on servers from manufacturers such as Dell, HP and IBM. The OEM manufacturers have been allowed to set their own price. Each license of the product is limited to a maximum of 15 user accounts. There are no CALs required.

Read about the latest addition to the Windows Server family, here.