Network and Server Basics

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Network and Server Basics
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Learning Objectives

• After viewing this presentation, you will be able
  to
• Tell prospects the benefits of a client/server
  network.
• Recognize the differences between a peer-to-peer
  network and a client/server network.
• Define the components of a network.
• Entice prospects who currently use a peer-to-peer
  network to purchase their first server with
  Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003
  R2.
• Prospects who already have a server should
  purchase another Microsoft Windows Server
  operating system.

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What is a Network?
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What Is a Network?

• A network is a group of computers connected to
  each other to share information.
• Networks help businesses work smarter by allowing
  them to
• Share and protect resources.Networks centralize
  data so it can be shared with appropriate people
  while preventing access from unauthorized users.
  In addition, data can be backed up to protect
  against loss.
• Improve efficiency.Employees are more efficient
  when important files, computer programs, and
  Internet access are available to them all the
  time.A network with remote access capability
  enables employees to access e-mail and other
  information quickly and easily whether they're in
  the office or on the road.
• Reduce costs.Networks allow many users to access
  one device or service, eliminating the need for
  extra printers, modems, and Internet accounts.
• These features are included with SBS 2003 R2 and
  may not be offered by all server products.

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Types of Networks
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Types of Networks
There are two main types of networks
Peer-to-peer networks and client/server networks.
Peer-to-peer Network

• Peer-to-peer Networks
• Use cables to link together multiple computers
  and other devices such as printers and fax
  machines.
• Offer a simple, low-cost, easy solution for
  sharing files, printers, and other devices.
• Do have drawbacks data may be lost if one
  computer crashes, or access to information may
  not always be available if the computer is turned
  off.

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Types of Networks

• Client/server Networks
• Use a single, specialized computer (the server)
  as the central hub.
• Connect individual desktop PCs, laptops,
  printers, or mobile devices.
• Allow users to be more productive because they
  can share files, business applications, Internet
  access, and equipment.
• Decrease the risk of data loss if a PC's hard
  drive crashes, because all information saved on
  the server can be backed up.

Client/server Network
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Network Components
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Network Components
These components can make up a network. Server
A specialized computer connecting multiple
devices and managing shared resources Desktops
and Notebooks Machines employees use to access
the Internet and information Network Switches and
Hubs Used to connect client computers and
servers together Routers Used to connect and
manage data traffic between two networks Cables
Used to connect workstations together and to the
server Network Interface Card Connection point
on a PC, workstation, or server that allows the
computer to talk to the rest of the
network Software Facilitates communication among
the workstations and the server Firewalls
Protect networks from unauthorized access
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The Server

• What is a Server?
• A server is a specialized computer dedicated to
  managing shared resources.
• A server manages access to other devices such as
  printers, fax machines, and other computers.
• A server also manages access to files and data
  such as financial files, graphics, and
  business presentations.

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The Server Operating System

• An operating system is the software that runs the
  server. Tell prospects what they can do if they
  use a server with SBS 2003 R2
• Keep business up and running.
• Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 enables you
  to
• Protect business information by providing a
  secure infrastructure, including built-in
  firewall protection and security-enhanced remote
  access.
• Help ensure network health by keeping PCs and
  servers current with the latest updates.
• Identify technology issues before they occur with
  an operating system that provides a working
  environment your employees can depend on.
• Prevent data loss by automatically backing up
  company information. Employees can easily
  retrieve accidentally deleted files and restore
  previous versions.
• Do more with less. Windows Small Business Server
  2003 R2 enables you to
• Get the most value from your technology
  investment by sharing resources and equipment,
  such as Internet access, printers and fax
  machines.
• Store, find, and share information in one
  centralized location.
• Work from anywhere with access to information
  (contacts, e-mail, calendars, network files,
  internal Web sites, business applications) from
  any PC with Internet connectivity.
• Reduce costs, since it is easy to install and
  manage, lowering costs of overall network
  management.
• Improve team performance with an Internal company
  Web site, where employees can find and share
  files and work on group projects.

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The Server Operating System

• An operating system is the software that runs the
  server. Tell prospects what they can do if they
  use a server with SBS 2003
• Connect with customers.
• Windows Small Business Server 2003 enables you
  to
• Connect with customers while at home or on the
  road with access to business information and
  resources (e-mail, calendars, contacts, internal
  Web site, network files, business applications,
  and more) from any PC with Internet access. In
  addition, SBS 2003 R2 easily integrates with
  Windows Mobile-based devices, allowing you your
  employees to access their e-mail, contacts,
  calendar and more from virtually anywhere, at
  anytime. Streamline customer communications by
  providing one-to-many fax and e-mail
  capabilities.
• Present a professional image using tools to help
  you create a strong brand for your company,
  including a customized Web site and personalized
  communications.
• Streamline customer communications with
  one-to-many e-mail capabilities and a shared
  contact database to manage customer information.
  Employees can also create and send faxes right
  from their desktops.

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Additional Resources
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Additional Resources
More information about SBS 2003 R2 General
Product Information www.microsoft.com/windowsserve
r2003/sbs/default.mspx Community
Resources http//www.microsoft.com/windowsserver20
03/sbs/community/default.mspx Downloads and
Product Updates http//www.microsoft.com/windowsse
rver2003/sbs/downloads/default.mspx
FAQ www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/tech
info/overview/generalfaq.mspx Support http//www
.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/support/defau
lt.mspx Technical Information www.microsoft.com/w
indowsserver2003/sbs/techinfo/productdoc/alpha.msp
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