Free Software for your Windows Small Business Server

Over the next few weeks I will be writing a series of Blogs that highlight feature rich business applications that fit perfectly into any organization running Windows Small Business Server. As a representative of an I.T. company that support small and medium sized business throughout the Vancouver Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, many of our customers run Small Business Server and are looking for ways to add value.

I'm sure you noticed I used the term Free in the title of this piece, although I really wanted to say "Open Source Software for your Windows Small Business Server". My fear was most readers may not know the term Open Source, plus I felt safe knowing that all the Software I will be featuring all include a Free version.
So with that out of the way, the software that I will be writing about include Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Document Management, Data Backup, Instant Messaging and even Voice over IP. And all of the software featured all include a number of similarities.

• All have a FREE version, giving business owners an opportunity to introduce the application into their business process before investing in the software.
• All integrate into popular Microsoft applications, like Outlook, Word, Quickbooks, etc. Some can even integrate with your telephone system.
• All can run on a Windows or Linux Server. This is an important point. Many businesses today are running Small Business Server 2003, which only allows 1 Server on your network. If you have a robust Server, the software we will be featuring can be added to your existing machine. But if your Server is running all the bundled applications that come with Small Business Server (File, Print, Exchange and SharePoint Services), adding another application may NOT be the best course of action. And since adding a second Windows Server is not an option, adding a Linux Server is a viable option.

          Please note, businesses running Windows Small Business 2008 can add a 2^nd Windows Server to their network.

For Information or Support of Windows Small Business Server, contact us anytime. We offer Computer Network Support and Repair for business customers throughout Vancouver BC, Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley.

Chris Miles
Insight Information Technology
cmiles@insightit.ca
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604-484-5141 Lower Mainland
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