Based on the latest Microsoft Server technologies with Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008, the guidance is comprised of expert advice and scripts for key application and infrastructure technology components that service providers can use when deploying Windows hosting environments. The net result is an optimized hosting environment that empowers service providers to achieve their business objectives.

Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration provides hosting providers with the tools and guidance to easily deploy revenue generating services such as enterprise-class e-mail, calendaring, contacts and real-time collaboration. Hosted Messaging and Collaboration includes world-class, familiar Microsoft enterprise products such as Exchange Server, Windows SharePoint Services and Office Communications Server.

Microsoft CRM addresses the key opportunities – and challenges – that determine the success or failure of any CRM initiative: user adoption, business fit, and total cost of ownership. The Microsoft Dynamics CRM hosted solution is built on the exact same code base as the on-premise Microsoft CRM Professional Edition, providing a choice of user interface, on-line or off-line usage, and flexible solutions and deployment.

Microsoft’s business management solutions such as Dynamics GP, NAV, AX and SL automate and streamline financial and supply chain processes. For customers with limited IT resources, reliability concerns and a need for flexibility, these solutions are now available as a hosted service from Microsoft Partners. Customers get the same great products, but with the added benefits of software-as-a-service. Microsoft Partners can license the products under the Service Provider Licensing Agreement (SPLA).