The setup includes disk space, system compatibility and dependency checking. And administrators can easily deploy virtually any software application to Small Business Server-based client machines. Windows Terminal Services in remote administration mode gives administrators complete control of servers from their offices off-site. Technology providers can use Internet connections to perform maintenance and diagnose or fix problems remotely. Microsoft Management Console 1.2 offers a unified, customizable view of all administration tools, including Small Business Server-specific tools and the native administration tools of the component applications.
Management is completely customizable, allowing for controlled system lockdown.
Improved server status reports allow administrators to receive regular snapshots of the server's hardware condition, application health and system performance. Health Monitor 2.1 lets administrators view system performance metrics, set and modify thresholds to report server health, and configure alerts. Secure, shared Internet connection with caching is a great way for technology providers to help their customers connect to the Internet and meet their demand for a high level of security and performance from their Internet connections. Web site design and maintenance is a key service technology that providers can bring to their customers. In addition, with the remote terminal connection capabilities of Small Business Server 2000, technology providers can regularly maintain and make required modifications at any time.