Microsoft takes the wraps off Storage Server 'Breckenridge'

[JMH]

On November 8, Microsoft took the wraps off a new version of Windows Storage Server, which seems to be is the product codenamed “Breckenridge.”

Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials, like its Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 sibling, is a platform for network-attached storage appliances. The difference is Storage Server Essentials is aimed at small businesses (up to 25 users) — companies which may or may not have dedicated IT pros on staff.

From a new blog post on the Windows Storage Server blog:

“Configuring Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials is easy: remove from box, connect to network, power up and access the device from a browser to configure it. The management dashboard makes it simple to manage, maintain and monitor the health of the Windows Storage Server Essentials device, and client computers.”
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Breckenridge is one of a handful of new home/small-business server products in the “Colorado” codename family. It “shares common features and usability” with both Windows Home Server “Vail” and Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (”Aurora”).

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[pparks1]

I noticed that today in the New Downloads section from my MSDN account. I wasn't sure when it showed up.