Benefits
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 delivers a cost effective, reliable, and scalable solution to address challenges on how file data is accessed, moved, and managed. The amount of data supported within the organization continues to grow every year, pushing conventional storage requirements to their limits. Digitization of content, regulatory requirements and archival demands are resulting in the need to retain information for longer periods of time. Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 provides the platform to meet the storage demands of today’s businesses.
Distributed access to file services
Servers and files are typically widely distributed across an organizations LAN/WAN. Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 file services enable you to provide better access to files while increasing the efficiencies of storage management requirements. Regardless of platform or location, data is more quickly accessible and easier to manage.
Centralized management of file services
Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 file services provides better controls to keep unwanted data out, and improved management tools to take better care of the data that you want in. These tools help centralize management and reduce administrative overhead while simultaneously providing insightful information on the file infrastructures. These insights help you to more efficiently deliver on file services availability and compliance requirements.
Cost-effective scalability and increased productivity
An organization is able to continue operation based on its ability to maintain profitable levels of productivity. Managing growth through the most cost-effective methods is the key to expansion and increased business volume. Windows Storage Server 2008 file services help you to expand departmental IT services and support a growing base of users affordably and efficiently.