Upgrade operating systems on client computers

Published: February 24, 2011

Updated: June 30, 2011

Applies To: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard

Windows SBS 2011 Standard supports the following operating systems:

  • Windows 7 Professional

  • Windows 7 Enterprise

  • Windows 7 Ultimate

  • Windows Vista® Business

  • Windows Vista Enterprise

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

  • Windows XP® Professional with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

These operating systems are designed to work with the most recent Windows–based networking environments. They provide the necessary security features, reliability, performance, and functionality for the local network.

For more information about connecting your client computers to the network, see Managing Computers.