- Windows SBS 2011 Essentials incorporates best-of-breed 64-bit product technologies for data backup and restore, remote access, file and printer sharing, and quick connection to the cloud—in one fully integrated solution.
- Windows Home Server 2011 is the server platform that’s designed specifically for families and how they access their digital data. It helps to simplify and connect your family’s photos, videos, music, and TV by providing a familiar and easy way to share, store, stream, and automatically protect what’s most important. It supports up to 10 users.
For information about compatible hardware, see the Windows Server Catalog.
The following OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) downloads contain tools and documentation for preinstallation of the following Windows Server Solutions: Windows SBS 2011 Essentials, Windows Home Server 2011, and Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials.
Note: Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials software is available only to Windows Embedded partners.
OPK tools do not include the product software.
Windows SBS 2011 Standard OPK
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.