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MY MOVIES WINDOWS HOME SERVER 2011 HOW TO
MY MOVIES WINDOWS HOME SERVER 2011 INSTALL
MY MOVIES WINDOWS HOME SERVER 2011 FULL

MY MOVIES WINDOWS HOME SERVER 2011 FULL

For me, this means full data backup, as well a bootable system backup so I can be up and running again soon.

MY MOVIES WINDOWS HOME SERVER 2011 HOW TO

One of the main concerns of home users is how to implement a decent backup system. That said and done, let’s look at the features provided by Windows Home Server 2011. You could "roll your own server" with Ubuntu Linux, which could run on older hardware too. I plan to write an updated article on it, but for now we covered it once before in 2009.

Amahi Linux is the most feature rich alternative, but the file duplication options aren't quite there yet.įreeNAS is a solid fileserver / router linux distro, definitely for advanced users only.

The HP MediaSmart is a popular choice, and costs from $400 to $1,000 on Amazon. Of course, there are free alternatives that handle all the features that Windows Home Server can, and possibly more - but personally I find the complete package that Home Servers offers to be more reliable and less of an effort to maintain.

If you’re interested in purchasing a complete, ready built home server computer (usually with a wonderfully small form factor), check out the hardware section of the Microsoft site. Legally, you shouldn’t buy OEM versions if you’re installing it onto an existing computer, but I’ve also heard it said that simply changing one of the cables or upgrading the memory classifies you as a "system builder" and therefore qualifies as OEM.

MY MOVIES WINDOWS HOME SERVER 2011 INSTALL

In hardware terms, if it runs Windows 7 relatively well it will run WHS2011 just fine too, though if you're building your own machine I'd suggest skimping on the graphics card and getting more memory instead.īefore I start introducing you to features, let me say upfront that Windows Home Server 2011 costs $49.99 if you purchase an OEM license - which means you’ll have to build the computer yourself that you plan to install it on. Full remote access is provided so you can log in and manage your server from any client in the house (or over the Internet). It's designed to be left alone in a cupboard, constantly on and working, but you can still run a lot of regular Windows software if you want. It’s been hardened on the security front, slimmed down on the desktop features, and performs a variety of tasks that can really simplify your home computing life. Let me explain what it is and what it can do for you.īased upon Windows Small Business Server 2008, Windows Home Server is a consumer-focused server operating system with Windows 7 at the core. It’s rock solid reliable, simple to manage with a familiar Windows interface, and my personal choice for a home file server and backup solution. Windows Home Server is one of those obscure Microsoft products that you never knew you needed.