It is pretty safe to assume that in 2011 we will see the release of a new version of Windows Server. This post from ZDNet blogger Mary Jo Foley and this TechNet blog post give some insight into what is coming in Windows Server 2011.
Windows Small Business Server 2011 (codenamed Aurora) is currently available in two offerings - Standard and Essentials — that introduce new features without entirely forcing the cloud message into the small data center. The publically available materials are rather light on feature information at this point; however, some of the new features listed in the Small Business Server 2011 Standard datasheet include:
- Data protection offerings: Data and client protection built in for data and files for client and server automatically.
- Built-in management: Simplifying PC management through an integrated, comprehensive tool.
- Collaboration: Office Web Apps and SharePoint integration to simplify remote access.
The Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials datasheet does bring the cloud message closer. A clear objective of this platform is integrating between on-premise and online services, as well as some of the similar features of the Standard edition.
Will you download the beta? Share your thoughts about Windows Server 2011 in the discussion.
