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    MSdirectservices has informed me that Windows Home Server 2011 has been obsolete and is now discontinued. Is that correct? After just 4 years there is no more support or update on this OS. I can not believe it. Where can I fined Microsoft's statment. 

     
    Friday, September 26, 2014 10:07 PM

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    Unless something has changed, while it is discontinued, support continues to 2016. Search this forum for a link to the Microsoft statement.

    Phil P.S. If you find my comment helpful or if it answers your question, please mark it as such.

    • Proposed as answer by Phil Harrison Monday, September 29, 2014 2:39 AM
    • Marked as answer by Olaf Engelke Monday, October 6, 2014 12:35 PM
    Saturday, September 27, 2014 1:13 AM
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    Hi,

    I agree with Phil. You can search the lifecycle of Windows Home Server 2011 in the Microsoft Product Lifecycle page.

    We can also get following description from the Windows Server 2012 Essentials Frequently Asked Questions. Download it from Microsoft Download Center.

    Q: Will there be a next version of Windows Home Server?

    A: No. Windows Home Server has seen its greatest success in small office/home office (SOHO) environments and among the technology enthusiast community. For this reason, Microsoft is combining the features that were previously only found in Windows Home Server, such as support for DLNA-compliant devices and media streaming, into Windows Server 2012 Essentials and focusing our efforts into making Windows Server 2012 Essentials the ideal first server operating system for both small business and home use—offering an intuitive administration experience, elastic and resilient storage features with Storage Spaces, and robust data protection for the server and client computers.

    Q: How long will customers be able to purchase Windows Home Server 2011?

    A: Windows Home Server 2011 will remain available in all current channels until December 31, 2013. Additionally, under the standard Microsoft embedded OS licensing terms, select OEM partners may choose to continue offering WHS 2011-based appliances for an extended period of time.

    Hope this helps.

    Best regards,

    Justin Gu

    • Marked as answer by Olaf Engelke Monday, October 6, 2014 12:34 PM
    Monday, September 29, 2014 9:17 AM

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    Unless something has changed, while it is discontinued, support continues to 2016. Search this forum for a link to the Microsoft statement.

    Phil P.S. If you find my comment helpful or if it answers your question, please mark it as such.

    • Proposed as answer by Phil Harrison Monday, September 29, 2014 2:39 AM
    • Marked as answer by Olaf Engelke Monday, October 6, 2014 12:35 PM
    Saturday, September 27, 2014 1:13 AM
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    Hi,

    I agree with Phil. You can search the lifecycle of Windows Home Server 2011 in the Microsoft Product Lifecycle page.

    We can also get following description from the Windows Server 2012 Essentials Frequently Asked Questions. Download it from Microsoft Download Center.

    Q: Will there be a next version of Windows Home Server?

    A: No. Windows Home Server has seen its greatest success in small office/home office (SOHO) environments and among the technology enthusiast community. For this reason, Microsoft is combining the features that were previously only found in Windows Home Server, such as support for DLNA-compliant devices and media streaming, into Windows Server 2012 Essentials and focusing our efforts into making Windows Server 2012 Essentials the ideal first server operating system for both small business and home use—offering an intuitive administration experience, elastic and resilient storage features with Storage Spaces, and robust data protection for the server and client computers.

    Q: How long will customers be able to purchase Windows Home Server 2011?

    A: Windows Home Server 2011 will remain available in all current channels until December 31, 2013. Additionally, under the standard Microsoft embedded OS licensing terms, select OEM partners may choose to continue offering WHS 2011-based appliances for an extended period of time.

    Hope this helps.

    Best regards,

    Justin Gu

    • Marked as answer by Olaf Engelke Monday, October 6, 2014 12:34 PM
    Monday, September 29, 2014 9:17 AM