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Windows Server 2008 R2 for Embedded Systems
These products are fully functional versions of Microsoft’s server operating system with built-in security, reliability, and availability features intended for use in an embedded solution consisting of purpose-built hardware and application software. Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems is the choice of OEMs looking for long term product availability to more easily design, build and deploy dedicated embedded server appliances. Windows Embedded Server family includes:

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems
  • Windows Server 2008 For Embedded Systems
  • Windows Server 2003 R2 For Embedded Systems
  • Windows Server 2003 For Embedded Systems
Features at a glance:

Operating Systems Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems (Standard) Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems (Enterprise)
Processor Minimum: 1.4GHz x64 processor
Recommended: 2GHz or faster
Minimum: 1.4GHz x64 processor
Recommended: 2GHz or faster
Memory Minimum: 512MB RAM
Recommended: 2GB RAM or greater
Maximum 32GB
Minimum: 512MB RAM
Recommended: 2GB RAM or greater
Maximum 2TB
Disk Space Requirements Minimum: 10GB
Recommended: 40GB or greater
Note: Computers with more than 16GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files
Minimum: 10GB
Recommended: 40GB or greater
Note: Computers with more than 16GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files
Cost (USD)* Contact a Windows Authorized Embedded Distributor for detailsContact a Windows Authorized Embedded Distributor for details
Support 10-year product support lifecycle** 10-year product support lifecycle**
** 10 year product support is combination of 5 years mainstream and 5 years extended see Microsoft.com for more details

Windows Server 2008 for Embedded System Advantages

Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems builds on Windows Server 2008 For Embedded Systems, expanding existing technology and adding new features to help OEMs deliver solutions with increased reliability and flexibility. New virtualization tools, management enhancements, Server Core and features that are designed specifically to work with embedded devices or client computers running Windows 7, help save time and reduce costs, making Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems a highly robust and reliable foundation on which to deliver dedicated solutions and appliances.

Virtualization

With its built-in server virtualization technology, Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems enables you to increase hardware utilization. OEMs can run new and legacy functionality side-by-side while ensuring workload isolation.

Management

Improved processor power management and power profile features in Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems help OEMs reduce carbon footprint in their solutions by reducing power consumption. Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems also allows for quick and easy server management locally, or remotely, with the GUI or at the command line.

Solid Foundation

OEMs can deploy only needed features through the use of Server Core, reducing footprint and delivering a more secure solution Windows Server 2008 R2 For Embedded Systems improves OEM device security, and reduces corruption and compromise of the system through Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC).

OEMs leverage the benefits made available through Windows Server For Embedded Systems to build and deliver a wide variety of server solutions, including:
  • Medical Imaging
  • Security & Surveillance
  • Industrial Automation
  • Document Imaging
  • Streaming Media Server
  • Telecommunications (PBX Server, Call Center Server, IVR Server, and Teleconferencing)

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Industrial Solutions

To thrive in today’s economy, factories and plants that produce manufactured goods, oil, gas, food, and pharmaceuticals must run at the highest efficiency while ensuring flawless quality. This requires total infrastructure and management control-from Sensors to Servers. Find out how Windows Embedded solutions can provide that foundation.