We have been covering the world of Windows Server with increasing regularity here on TNWmicrosoft, because so many of you care so deeply about it. The interest continues to surprise us.
That aside, good news devoted Windows Server fans, you are about to be able to actually buy one of the products that you have no doubt been testing for some months. According toreports, Small Business Server 2011 is currently reaching its marketing channels, a lengthy time after its RTM, which took place inDecember of 2010.
Small Business Server 2011 will cost over $1,000, even before client-access licenses are added on to that number.
Other products in the world of Windows Server are snaking their way to the market, most notably Windows Home Server 2011, which according to our coverage yesterday is merelyinches from completion.
Small Business Server 2011 will support 75 users, and contains versions of Exchange, WSUS, and SharePoint. A smaller version, Small Business Server Essentials, will also eventually make it to market, supporting just 25 users. It is expected to hit RTM soon, perhaps even in the current month.
If you would like a full break-down of the full Windows Server 2011 line up,head herefor that information. We have reached out to Microsoft and are awaiting comment on this story.
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Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex on Twitter, and on Facebook. You can reach Alex via email at alex@thenextweb(show all)Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex onTwitter,and onFacebook.You can reach Alex via email atalex@thenextweb.com
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