IBM Lotus Foundations Start V1.0, the first in a series of Lotus Foundations servers:
• Provides core IT services needed to run any small business including setting up a security-rich network or connecting branch offices.

• Helps save time and costs by automating manual day-to-day IT management with unique self-managing and self-configuring server autonomics.

• Provides the reliability and security you deserve with a small footprint Linux-based server, while being extremely easy to use.

• Protects and stores your electronic data with frequent, automated, highly reliable backups. Eliminates the necessity to buy expensive third-party backup software.

• Quickly executes a full system recovery in the event of a disaster.

• Facilitates the creation and sharing of information, e-mail, and calendars using IBM Lotus Notes and Domino software.

• Helps save cost with IBM Lotus Symphony office productivity tools that enable you to work on spreadsheets, presentations, and documents without purchasing expensive office software and upgrades.

• Protects your business with integrated firewall, antivirus, and antispam software.

• Helps increase productivity with optional business applications that quickly automate critical activities in sales, marketing, and human resources.