Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials Announced

Microsoft’s "Windows Storage Blog" today announced “Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials”, with similar features to Windows Home Server Vail.

This newest member is part of the Windows Storage Server family of network attached storage appliances and was previously known under the code name of Breckenridge. It shares common features from both Windows Home Server code name “Vail” and Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials and is specifically developed to address the storage needs for small businesses of up to 25 users. “Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials” can be used as a new server for storage or to also add additional storage capacity.

Other features include:

• Server and PC backup, including file, folder and image based restore
• Centralized storage for file data and easier sharing
• Console driven administration for easier management
• Remote Web Access to your data
• Network health monitoring for both Windows and Mac PC’s
• Active Directory Domain join
• Leverages the community of add-ins

More information is available from both the Windows Storage Server blog and The Official SBS Blog.

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