These integrated sever packages aimed specifically at small and medium sized business and provide depoyment, management and security solutions.

Windows Small Business Server 2008

For small businesses running fewer than 75 PCs. Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 runs multiple technologies, which are integrated and configured specifically for small business needs:

• Access to e-mail contacts, calendar and files from anywhere
• Increased reliability of hardware and software
• Internal Web sites for rich collaboration
• Lower costs through easier installation and management
• Better protection with automatic backups and file restoration

Windows Essential Business Server 2008

For mid-sized business. Essential Business Server offers:

• Secure remote access to e-mail, files, and applications
• Streamlined administration console for all included technologies
• Preconfigured platform to Microsoft Best Practices
• Simple, wizard-based setup of key workloads
• Centralised, easy-to-use license management tools

 You can find out more via the Microsoft Webcast: here