SME Server

Today, networks are the lifelines of the enterprise. However, their design, installation and administration can be a drain on the corporate IT budget. To avoid the pitfall associated with technology change, migration, interoperability and Internet access, your organization requires professional services with a proven record of success.

The SME Server is a breakthrough, next-generation all-in-one network and security solution specifically designed for small and medium enterprises. The award-winning, easy-to-use SME Server is unlike the earlier generation of server appliances, delivering simplicity without sacrificing openness or flexibility. Additionally, SME Server offers the reliability and expandability needed to support growing businesses. Core functions include email, firewall, web, file- and print-sharing, ftp, secure remote access and more.

File and Print Sharing

The core of any network environment is easy and simple access to shared files and printers. The SME Server software allows for the easy sharing of files and printers to Windows and Macintosh clients. The "Information Bay" (i-bay) feature provides for easy and convenient information storage and retrieval by multiple groups via web, ftp or file sharing. 

Internet Sharing

Small business customers are looking for a simple solution that works with different types of connections to the Internet and the SME Server software automates the process of connecting to the Internet. Just connect the server and supply your ISP account information. The server solution acts as a gateway for your entire network and requires no additional client software and minimal configuration. Users can immediately start browsing the Web, using email and other Internet services.

Email

With the pervasiveness of email, small businesses increasingly need to support email for all their employees. The SME Server software provides a secure, reliable email server and allows for the easy creation of individual and group addresses. For greater versatility, it works with any mail client that uses the industry-standard IMAP, POP3, and SMTP protocols.

Remote Access

Businesses with remote or branch sites or telecommuting employees require remote access to their email and to other resources on the local network. The SME Server software provides multiple tools such as Webmail access to email using any browser, 128-bit PPTP (for secure client-to-server VPNs) and open ssh (secure shell) to provide encrypted access to the internal network and server resources for administrators.

Firewall

Security is always a priority when a company starts using the Internet. The solution offers a multi-layer architecture, protecting the external interface through packet-filtering and service restriction. It offers selective address or port binding, application-level access control lists and protects the internal network from any intrusion.

Web Hosting

Small businesses need a secure and reliable web presence and an intranet to communicate with employees. The SME Server software includes the Apache web server used by over 60% of the Internet. The content can be easily edited and updated from desktop clients (including dynamic content). It also supports the use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections for e-commerce.

In addition, the SME Server software uses a Web-based interface to enable easy administration from any web browser on the internal network, password protected and accessible remotely via ssh or PPTP. It supports both hardware and software disk mirroring (RAID 1) for additional data protection.