Windows Small Business Server 2008, also known as Windows Server code name "Cougar", is coming in the second half of 2008, and is the next generation of Microsoft’s award-winning integrated server solution for small businesses (up to 75 users or network devices). Part of the Windows Essential Server Solutions family, SBS 2008 offers an ideal combination of technologies and management capabilities for your small-business customers. Streamlined installation and management functions improve your customers’ operational efficiency and free you to focus on your role as trusted advisor, as you help your customers grow their business capacity at an affordable, manageable pace.

Partners looking for more information about SBS 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008 can look to the following resources:

  • SBS 2008 on the partner portal - https://partner.microsoft.com/US/40053325?PS=95000124.  Resources include links to testimonials from Microsoft partners discussing the opportunities they see with this upcoming release.
  • Windows Essential Server solutions - https://partner.microsoft.com/US/40053327.  Download a presentation and flyer and read about key business opportunities.
  • SMB Summit 2008, April 18-21 at the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas, TX.  Microsoft is a presenting sponsor at this event.  The Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server development teams, Microsoft PSS, and MVPs will be presenting the latest technical and sales related content for Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server.

As we get closer to launch, more information and resources will be available!  We encourage you to visit the Launch Central page on the portal and to read the Launch Central section of the US partner newsletter, which is delivered to you on the first and third Mondays of each month.

Cheers,

Diane Golshan