Windows Home Server is a home server operating system from Microsoft that based on Windows Server 2003 SP2. Windows Home Server has features that provide solution for homes with multiple connected PCs to offer file sharing, printer sharing, automated centralized backups, data redundancy, health monitoring, expandable storage space, media streaming with Windows Media Connect, and work as remote access gateway from Internet to workstation and as shadow copy service provider.
Windows Home Server has been sold by various hardware manufacturers and vendors as dedicated boxes. And Microsoft has also released Windows Home Server to enthusiasts via the OEM or System Builder channel license, with pricing ranges from US$150 to US$200. However, Microsoft doesn’t officially provide a direct download link to download the setup installation files for Windows Home Server.
Instead, Microsoft is giving away free Windows Home Server 120-Day Evaluation Kit, with free shipping without charge to deliver the package to your home to enjoy the ‘stay-at-home’ server. The Windows Home Server Evaluation Kit contains the following software products:
- Windows Home Server Installation DVD
- Windows Home Server Connector CD
- Home Computer Restore CD
Best of all, users get to use Windows Home Server for free for 120 days with genuine activation product key with the evaluation kit. To get the free Windows Home Server Evaluation Kit with 120 days validity free of charge, just visit the order page.
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