Windows SBS 2008 OEM Preinstallation Kit

The information on this page is intended for system builders who preinstall Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 for their customers.

The OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) for the Windows SBS 2008 server software is based on the Windows Server 2008 operating system:

  • Documentation for the Windows Server 2008 OPK applies to Windows SBS 2008 OPK, unless otherwise noted.
  • The Windows SBS 2008 OPK contains the same information found on the Windows OPK 1.1 DVD, which is used to preinstall Windows Server 2008 and the Windows Vista operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1).
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Windows Small Business Server 2008 OPK Download

The following OPK downloads contain documentation for Windows SBS 2008.

Windows SBS 2008 OPK Release Note: An incorrect port is listed in the SBS OPK router configuration topic. If you preconfigure a router as part of your offering for your SBS 2008 server, use port 443 for the HTTPS port instead of the incorrectly listed port.

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Windows SBS 2008 OPK User's Guide

The Windows SBS 2008 OPK User's Guide describes the methods that a system builder can use to preinstall the Windows SBS 2008 operating system on new computers for distribution to users.

This guide provides the following information:

  • What's New in the Windows SBS 2008 OPK
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Tips and Tricks for the Windows SBS 2008 OPK
  • OEM Customizations
  • Preparing the Technician Computer
  • Preinstalling the Additional Server Offered as Part of Windows SBS 2008 Premium
  • Preparing Microsoft SQL Server 2008
  • Sample Drive Configurations
  • Preconfiguring a Router for Windows SBS 2008

Download the Windows SBS 2008 OPK User's Guide .zip 212 KB

OPK Step-by-Step Guides for System Builders and OEMs

For the most up-to-date product documentation, see the Microsoft TechNet website.

Additional System Builder OPKs

OEM Preinstallation Kits are available for many Microsoft technologies, including:

  • Operating systems
  • Servers
  • Windows Services
  • Other Microsoft products

For additional information, see Microsoft OEM Preinstallation Kits.

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