Microsoft Windows Embedded Server products give OEMs a powerful way to implement the advanced Windows Server technology that is part of the Microsoft server product portfolio. These server software products provide the infrastructure for IT operations, security, application integration and collaboration.

Windows Embedded Server products include optimised operating systems and server application software to address key dedicated server and server appliance deployment scenarios. Because Windows Embedded Server products are designed and licensed to provide specific server functionality within an IT infrastructure, Microsoft makes these server technologies available to OEMs at favourable royalty rates compared to Microsoft general purpose operating systems. The result is powerful server technology at a price competitive in price sensitive markets.

More and more independent analysts and leading companies are finding Windows Server technology outperforms Linux on total cost of ownership (TCO), reliability, security and indemnification from intellectual property risks.

Windows Embedded Server products provide several key advantages to OEMs:

Reduced time-to-market

All the tools needed to utilise Windows Server 2003 R2 for fixed function use, including a localisation framework, custom branding tools, software development kit (SDK) and build documentation.

Built on proven Windows Server 2003 R2 Technology

Utilise the best features of Windows Server 2003 R2 to build the most scalable and easy-to-manage dedicated servers.

Decreased costs

The right server technology at the right price for OEMs, Windows Embedded Server products are designed and licensed to provide specific server functionality within an IT infrastructure. Microsoft makes these server technologies available to OEMs at an attractive price.

Solutions customers want

Windows Embedded Server products help OEMs build dedicated server solutions that are dependable, integrate seamlessly into existing IT infrastructures and offer the best economics to end customers.

Below is a brief Windows Embedded Server Product Summary. For more detailed information on the different versions of Embedded Server, please call us to request a full product guide and evaluation CD.