New Standards for Data Security and Server Management: O&O DiskImage 21 Professional and Server released

O&O Software GmbH is releasing the latest version of its proven backup and imaging software: O&O DiskImage 21 Professional and Server. The new version brings significant improvements and adjustments to current Windows standards, as well as improved functionality for the enterprise sector.

Support for Windows Server 2025
O&O DiskImage enables the creation of full system images and individual file backups for Windows systems. The application offers comprehensive data recovery features, even in the event of hardware failure, and supports current Windows versions and virtual machines. Thanks to incremental and differential backups, users can significantly accelerate backups while requiring less storage space.

“With O&O DiskImage 21 Professional and Server, we are once again setting standards in data backup and system recovery ‘Made in Germany,'” says Olaf Kehrer, Managing Director of O&O Software GmbH. “The new features and improvements are designed to give our customers a powerful tool for backing up Windows – especially in light of the end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, which will require many to upgrade to new hardware.”

New functions and improvements

Support for changes from Windows 11 24H2
O&O DiskImage 21 supports the latest updates and changes to Windows 11 starting with version 24H2. This ensures seamless integration and compatibility, allowing for smooth system image creation and restoration.

Support for the latest Microsoft ADKs for Windows 11
The integration of the latest Windows Assessment and Deployment Kits (ADKs) enables users to integrate the latest Windows drivers and components into their backup and recovery processes. This ensures seamless use of new hardware and drivers.

Optimized Incremental and Differential Backups
Thanks to improved algorithms, users save significant storage space and time when backing up data. This feature is particularly relevant for the Server Edition for efficiently backing up large amounts of data.

Extended VHD/VHDX functionality in the Server Edition
The Server Edition enables the conversion of backups to virtual backups of the Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk type (VHDX and VHD), as well as the creation of incremental and differential backups of virtual drives.

Boot Media improvements
The boot media has been redesigned to ensure more precise drive letter mapping. This minimizes the risk of confusion and failed restorations.

Email Status Notifications
Users can now send the status of backups and restores to multiple recipients simultaneously. This feature is particularly beneficial for IT administrators in corporate environments, as all relevant users can be informed simultaneously.

Comprehensive Recovery Options
With the new boot media and enhanced hardware independence (“Machine Independent Restore”), recovery is simple and efficient, even on new or modified hardware.

Optimal support for virtual machines in the Server Edition
The Server Edition enables streamlined backup and recovery of virtual environments. It is therefore perfectly suited to hybrid and cloud-based IT infrastructures.

Ideal for companies of all sizes
O&O DiskImage 21 offers companies a reliable solution to prevent data loss. Whether it’s full system images, individual partitions, or specific files – the software ensures maximum flexibility when backing up and restoring data.

Differences from the Premium Edition
O&O DiskImage 21 is now available in three editions: Premium, Professional, and Server. The Premium Edition is primarily aimed at private users, whereas the Professional and Server Editions are intended for corporate customers. They therefore offer the following additional features:

Extended network functionality: The Server Edition offers additional options for managing and monitoring backups over the network.
Multi-user support: While the Premium Edition is primarily designed for single-user users, the Professional and Server versions offer extensive features for managing multiple users and devices.
Comprehensive automation features: The new email notifications to multiple recipients are a typical example of the improved automation in the Professional and Server versions.

Availability and Pricing

O&O DiskImage 21 Professional is available for 49.95 USD. For use on up to five computers, O&O offers a 5-computer license for 69.95 USD. O&O DiskImage 21 Server is now available for 299 USD.

Two starter kits are available as affordable entry-level packages for small businesses: the 1+5 package consisting of one O&O DiskImage 21 Server license and five O&O DiskImage 21 Professional licenses for only 329 USD, and the 5+25 package consisting five O&O DiskImage 21 Server licenses and 25 O&O DiskImage 21 Professional licenses for only 1,479 USD.

Companies benefit from flexible licensing models tailored to their individual requirements. Information on volume licenses and trial versions can be found at: https://www.oo-software.com/en/oodiskimage-corporate