SoapBox Server Features
Features that matter
Rapid Deployment
Setting up a SoapBox Server for the first time has never been easier. The simple
wizard is optimized to get your SoapBox Server up and running in a matter of minutes.
Automatic "All Users" Group and Contact List Setup
During the initial configuration of the SoapBox Server, this new role and roster
are automatically created to allow you to start using your server the second after
it is configured.
Automatic Configuration of SoapBox Server Manager
The new SoapBox Management Studio is now launched automatically after install and
pre-configured so you can start administering your SoapBox Server right away.
Enterprise Ready!
Message Archiving and Auditing
Administrators can now easily archive user messages with the Enterprise Edition.
This provides built in auditing of communications.
Multi-User Chat and Conferencing
All editions of the SoapBox Server 2007 support multiple user conferencing allowing
users to create highly productive conference rooms allowing teams to communicate
with one another.
Scalability
Independently verified tests show SoapBox Server 2007 Enterprise Edition scales
to over 100,000 simultaneous users on a single machine. The server is designed for
high traffic volumes.
System Administration at Light Speed
SoapBox Server Management Studio
SoapBox Server Management Studio allows for easy remote administration from anywhere
that supports an XMPP connection. Administrators can manage users, policies, view
trace logs, run reports, and much more.
Policy Administration
Policy administration empowers administrators to manage their user group permissions.
This allows system administrators to assign user access to different system resources
by assigning a user group to a policy.
Managed Rosters
The fastest and easiest way to automatically populate and maintain your user contact
lists. The contact lists automatically synchronize with Active Directory, NT domains,
and LDAP dynamic groups so little to no maintenance is required.
Secure, Managed Conferencing
You now have the ability to manage your text conferencing server. Decide who can
participate in which rooms, who can speak in rooms, password protect your rooms,
and much more. See the SoapBox Server 2007 Administrative Guide for more information.
Integrated Performance Counters
Windows Performance Counters are heavily integrated into the SoapBox Server. This
improves system administrator productivity, reduces debugging and maintenance time
on deployed applications. Overall it results in a lower total cost of ownership.
Administrative Trace
Built in trace that allows the administrator to look at the detailed inner workings
of the server. This can be helpful in analyzing malicious activity, live user activity,
and debugging customized messaging solutions.
Interoperability & Enterprise Integration
XMPP Based Communications
SoapBox Server 2007 communicates using the eXtensible Messaging and Presence Protocol
(XMPP) which has been adopted by over 10 million users and over 5 million corporate
users worldwide. It is the worlds most adopted instant messaging standard.
Server to Server Communications
SoapBox Server 2007 communicates with XMPP compliant servers. Providing true interoperable
instant messaging communications. Server to Server communications are secure because
SoapBox Server can easily be configured to communicate with only other secure XMPP
servers.
Active Directory, NT, and LDAP Integration
All editions of the SoapBox Server 2007 supports Active Directory, NT, Sun ONE Directory,
and Novell eDirectory integration. All users that have access to your directory
deployment now have access to communicate using the SoapBox Server 2007.
Single Sign-On
Organizations running the SoapBox Server with Active Directory now have single sign-on
capabilities. Your users will never have to enter a password again! Simply install
the SoapBox client in Single Sign-On mode (click for the Install Guide) and start
it up. That’s it!