Agenda: Agenda


Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 R2aWorld of Embedded Servers, PragueMay 22, 2007: Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 R2a World of Embedded Servers, Prague May 22, 2007 Michal Šaštinský m.sastinsky@elbacom.com CEO, Elbacom Eastern Europe


The Future of data storage: The Future of data storage Storage growth estimates:


OEM Decision CriteriaStriking the balance and deciding on which OS to base a NAS or NAS/SAN gateway product: OEM Decision Criteria Striking the balance and deciding on which OS to base a NAS or NAS/SAN gateway product Business Criteria Time-to-market Customer buying criteria Development costs Defensible & sustainable IP BOM cost ROI Channel fulfillment strategy Opportunity costs Partnerships Technical Criteria Group core competencies Stable code base Extensible framework Development tools Device driver support Well documented code Industry open APIs Product feature set Outsourcing ecosystem S/W platform requirements


What is Windows Storage Server? : What is Windows Storage Server? Dedicated file server Fixed-Function device built on Windows technology From 160 GB to multi-terabytes Fully redundant hardware configurations Headless devices Rack mountable Windows has over 53% of WW NAS unit market share Easy to deploy Remotely manageable Depth of ISV partners Low acquisition cost Combining the ease of use of an appliance with the richness of Windows Server 2003 technology to provide solution for Enterprise storage needs Source: Gartner Dataquest


Windows Storage Server 2003 R2aSoftware Architecture for File Server Appliances: Windows Storage Server 2003 R2a Software Architecture for File Server Appliances 3rd Party Microsoft Storage Server Specific MMC Remote Desktop Management interface OEM Key takeaway: OEMs building file servers or network attached storage or storage area networks are prospects for these SKUs. Four separate SKUs listed in detail on the next slide, no CALs required, available in 32bit and 64bit versions. OEM Differentiators and Implementations Includes all enhancements to drivers and MMC


Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 SKUs: Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 SKUs Highlighted areas indicate key licensing differences


Storage Options Explained: Storage Options Explained


Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Key Features: Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Key Features Features unique to Storage Server 2003 R2a: MMC based file server management Single Instance Storage (SIS) Index based search Options available only with Storage Server 2003 R2a iSCSI Target


Single Instance Storage (SIS): Single Instance Storage (SIS) Transparent NTFS extension Deployed live in MS-IT for 2 yrs Saving 14TB on production servers: 60% Back


Windows SharePoint Services: Windows SharePoint Services End-User Scenarios Collaborate on documents Share Information Manage virtual teams Key Features Presence integration Versioning, Check-in/Check Out Shared calendars, discussions… Office Integration Documents Discussions Tasks Contacts Surveys Members Calendar Team … Windows Storage Server 2003 R2a is the only NAS appliance with collaboration built in


iSCSI SAN Solutions: iSCSI SAN Solutions Exchange Server


Physical iSCSI Implementation: Physical iSCSI Implementation Dedicated Gigabit Ethernet Network iSCSI Target Windows Storage Server + iSCSI initiator + iSCSI Target


Windows Storage Server 2003 R2- Solving Problems: Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 - Solving Problems Consolidation New Features Volume Shadow Service Distributed File System Single Instance Storage Simplified Management


iSCSI – Makes It Easier: iSCSI – Makes It Easier Expansion without downtime Share resources as needed No more: Adding hard drives Excess capacity that can’t be used


Are customers really moving to iSCSI SAN storage solutions?: Are customers really moving to iSCSI SAN storage solutions? In the next 12 months… 21% of small businesses 27% of medium businesses 39% of large businesses ..plan to purchase iSCSI storage


Worldwide iSCSI Revenue, 2005-2010: Worldwide iSCSI Revenue, 2005-2010 Source: IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker, 2006


Announcing… Windows Home Server: Stylish hardware designs Intuitive user interface Announcing… Windows Home Server Windows Home Server helps families connect their digital experiences, providing a familiar way to store, access, share and automatically protect what is most important.


Determining Customer Needs: Determining Customer Needs


Addressable Market Opportunity: Multi-PC, Networked, Broadband Households US: 19.2 M, Globally: 40+ M and growing Source: Microsoft Primary Research 107 M USA Households Mulit-PC, LAN, & BB 19 M 17.9% Addressable Market Opportunity


The Path To Launch: 21 Microsoft Confidential January March June September Beta 2 Released Product Reviews Final Code Release to manufacturing Beta 2 Limited Reviews Outreach Long Lead Consumer Press Engagement WinHec The Path To Launch Consumer Launch Event June: Release to Manufacturing September: Consumer Launch


Product Examples - Storage: Product Examples - Storage Dedicated File Servers (Network Attached Storage) SAN Gateways Disc to Disc to Tape backup


Things To Remember: Things To Remember Embedded Server Products are not stripped down versions, they are full binary equivalents, only the licensing provisions are different Embedded Server Product Guides and Evaluation CDs are available at Elbacom Partners can benefit from Window Embedded Partner Program