Microsoft® Windows® Home Server is a new consumer-oriented product offering that will be orderable by Embedded OEMs on August 1, 2007. Microsoft Windows Home Server enables shared storage among multiple PCs or other devices (such as Xbox game consoles or Zune™ media players) within a single household. It will provide automatic backup and facilitate storage expansion and connectivity among different devices. This Communication includes information on product availability and licensing, as well as links to helpful background materials.