The Web's Largest Dedicated Windows Home Server Resource by Microsoft MVP Philip Churchill.
Microsoft Windows Home Server - WHS will automatically backup and restore your PCs and allow you to share and access files from any machine in the house as well as giving you remote access to those files and PC’s as well. This site will guide you on your journey of discovery with WHS.
KeepVault for WHS is now at version 2.17. The add-in allows you to backup your Windows Home Server online.
This latest version fixes potential duplicate file upload introduced in version 2.15/2.16. So if you’re using a version of KeepVault older than 2.17 make sure that you update to this latest version to ensure uploading is not duplicated.
We Got Served has a full detailed review of Tranquil PC’s T2-WHS-A3 Harmony Home Server. Reviewer Terry Walsh concludes his review by saying that:
“…if you’re looking for a powerful home server that looks great and has the potential to grow with your digital needs, Tranquil PC’s T2-WHS-A3 has got the lot.”
Read the juice here.
PC Magazine’s enthusiast tech site ExtremeTech has a 5 page guide on building a Windows Home server. First up is a build list, followed by assembly and installation instructions and finally how to configure the system. As ExtremeTech states:
“In the end, for the same price as an HP MediaSmart Server, a home built server is a powerful new computing ally.”
Over on Vlaf Mazek’s blog, he discusses what he used to build his Windows Home Server. From the case to the components with pricing details too. Check out the Building the Windows Home Server article.
Scott Hanselman’s has written a series of articles on his blog on wiring for a new Windows Home Server network. Scott’s articles start with some Q&A’s followed by why you should use Cat6 cable and not Cat5. Other useful info includes why you should enable Gigabit Jumbo Frames using the NIC Driver Level settings for improved transfer speed amongst many more great info .
Wiring the new house for a Home Network
Wiring the new house for a Home Network – Part 2 – Design Q&A
Wiring the new house for a Home Network – Part 3 – ISP Hookup
Wiring the house for a Home Network – Part 4 – Thank You Cat 6 Gigabit Ethernet
Wiring the house for a Home Network – Part 5 – Gigabit Throughput and Vista
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