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Sandstorm vs Windows Server Essentials

A side-by-side look at Sandstorm and Windows Server Essentials. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Sandstorm

Sandstorm

Development

Sandstorm is an open source platform for self-hosting web apps. It allows you to run web apps on your own server while isolating them into secure sandboxes. Sandstorm handles authentication, access control, versioning, and backups for the apps.

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Windows Server Essentials

Windows Server Essentials

Network & Admin

Windows Server Essentials is a simplified server operating system from Microsoft aimed at small businesses. It provides core server features like file and printer sharing, backup, remote access, and centralized management.

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