Exchange Server first must be configured by a certified server expert, then as adds and changes begin the cost of ownership of this solution begins to grow as well as whenever Microsoft decides they no longer want to support it in lieu of their bigger and better solution you will then be forced to upgrade. Don't believe me? You want proof windows 95, 98, ME, 2000,XP, and soon to come windows 7. There is the proof of the Microsoft epidemic no matter how good a system operates Microsoft will always want more money, your money, and as long you remain under the guise of MS you will be continually pushed to the new product....period.
A New frontier, options like ZOHO and Google apps can create the same functionality as the MS products at fractions of the cost of the MS alternative, this is where the naysayers will have you to believe that somehow these solutions are inferior or not as secure as the MS option to that I say nonsense. Small business owner are consistenly being instructed about the security issues of computing although on the other hand we do internet banking, credit card processing, online purchasing and so much more via the internet. So how is that using a remote solution or cloud solution can be detrimental to your business again utter nonsense.
Using a cloud solution may be detrimental to business, their business so of course major corporations software vendors, and the technicians that install them will not want you to use free or low cost solution. So below is a video on google docs and we are a consulting firm that will steer you in the most profitable direction for your business so enjoy the video and call us if you need a question or two answered. 877-400-9321