Windows Essential Business Server version 2

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 April 2009 02:38 Written by Mire_B Wednesday, 22 April 2009 02:37

 No word from Microsoft on how successful Windows Essential Business Server 2008 has been. The company was looking to win over more than 1 million mid-sized businesses with the offerings formerly codenamed Centro. Successful or not, Microsoft is ready to move ahead with Windows Essential Business Server, and is looking to start work on version 2. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Windows Essential Business Server 2010/2011, and leaning hard toward 2010 for the version number.  There’s also another possibility involving the traditional server versioning label: R2.

Be advised, what follows is an exercise in speculation. The next version of Windows Essential Business Server will also be built as a collection of services, subscriptions and on premise server software solutions with Windows Server at the center, but this time, Windows Server 2008 R2. My money is also on the integration of Exchange Server 2010, as it is on Windows Essential Business Server v2 stretching into the Cloud well over the initial release of Windows Essential Business Server.

Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Job Category: Software Testing
Product: Windows Server
Date Posted: 04/07/2009

 Windows Essential Business Server is an integrated suite of the Microsoft software (Exchange, AD, TMG, SCE) and services(FSS, Exchange Online) for mid size businesses. There are 1.2 million mid-sized businesses looking for a better solution to run more Microsoft software in a way tailored for the way mid-sized companies do business. This is an opportunity help lead the way in software + services as the EBS team integrates services, subscriptions and on premise server software. The EBS team is a Microsoft startup, just shipped it’s v1, with an ideal time to help drive the next version.

The Windows Essential Business Server (EBS) team is seeking an energetic, passionate and seasoned software development engineer in test (SDET) with passion for quality. As a senior member of the team you will be responsible for the design and implementation of automation frameworks, and test tools to ensure EBS scenarios exceed customer expectations. You will participate heavily in in all aspects of quality such as test design, coding, architecture, and improve the testability of our features. You will also help mentor and serve as role model for other test ICs on the team. As the needs of the product increase, in a year to two timeframe this role will evolve into a test architect role for the team.

Requirements:
You must have experienced at least one full product cycle designing, implementing, and shipping enterprise class of products.
You must be able to leverage your experience to deliver reliable, secure and efficient automation with designs that are extensible and reusable.
You must be able to debug and troubleshoot complex issues and provide solutions to hard problems.
Broad understanding of quality engineering principles and test development methodologies is required. Formal Test Enumeration and Optimization techniques (PICT, Model Based Testing etc) will be a big plus.
You must also be able to establish collaborative partnerships with other teams building common infrastructure, practices, and processes.
You should possess excellent verbal communication skills, strong customer orientation and collaborative skills.
You should have 5 or more years of technology product experience in defining, implementing, and shipping high quality enterprise products.
Knowledge of networking and security technologies (e.g. AD, DNS, Direct Access etc), exchange server, firewall/gateway technologies (e.g. ISA/TMG, FSS etc) a big plus.
You must have solid experience with C, C++, C# or equivalent programming languages.
A Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or related technical discipline), or equivalent work experience is required.

Windows Essential Business Server 2008:

A Fully Integrated Solution
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 is a fully integrated solution that incorporates best-of-breed Microsoft product technologies to deliver the infrastructure needs that the majority of midsize businesses require. The product technologies that are included in Windows Essential Business Server 2008 solution are:

• Server Operating System: Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 Standard Edition product technologies provide the core foundation of Windows Essential Business Server 2008. Windows Server 2008 is the most flexible and robust Windows Server operating system to date. For more product-specific information, visit the Windows Server 2008 Web site.

• Messaging and Collaboration: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition product technology introduces advanced e-mail and calendar functionality to Windows Essential Business Server 2008 environments. Exchange Server delivers a seamless end-user messaging experience and advanced security features. For more product-specific information, visit the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Web site.

• Management and Monitoring: Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007is fully integrated within Windows Essential Business Server 2008. It is a management solution in the System Center IT management product family specifically designed for midsize businesses. It helps IT professionals actively manage their IT environment with increased efficiency. For more product-specific information, visit the Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 Web site.

• E-mail Security: Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server helps protect the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 environment from viruses, worms, and spam. Forefront Security for Exchange incorporates multiple industry-leading antivirus engines offering layered protection against the latest e-mail-based threats. For more product-specific information, visit the Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server Web site.

 
• Edge Security: In addition to the security features enabled by the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Edge Role, Windows Essential Business Server 2008 incorporates the latest version of Microsoft Forefront™ Threat Management Gateway, Medium Business Edition is an integrated edge security gateway that helps protect against Internet-based threats while providing users fast and secure remote access to applications and data. For more product-specific information, visit the Microsoft Forefront Web site.

• Database: Windows Essential Business Server 2008 includes Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition, a comprehensive data management and analysis software solution. SQL Server 2008 is a performance-leader and the fastest growing database solution in the industry today. For more product-specific information, visit the Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition Web site.
 Note
SQL Server 2008 is only available in Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium Edition.