Joe Nalewabau from the Windows Server Essentials Team has written a feature list for Windows Server 2012 Essentials Joe has listed lots of features, including: Storage Spaces File History Microsoft Online Backup Service Support for backing up 50 client machines > 2 TB disk support Remote Web Access (RWA) Windows 8 Metro application. Updated Windows […]
Totally unrelated to both WHS and WS2012e, but for those of you who like tinkering with new products Microsoft’s Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Beta went live yesterday. MultiPoint Server is designed for schools and allows a single computer to support multiple users at the same time, each working independently using their own monitor, keyboard and […]
HP have a webcast on Windows Server 2012 Essentials this Wednesday July 18th at 8:00PM PT. Topics covered will be the features and benefits of Windows Server 2012 Essentials , customer scenarios, the HP Product portfolio and their transition plans, plus a 20 minute Q&A session. More details are in this demo video: Here is […]
A great 20 minute video on the installation of the connector software and a demonstration of both backup and bare-metal restore in Windows Server 2012 Beta Essentials (WS2012E):
We have a couple of posts for you highlighting the performance of Windows Server 2012 Beta Essentials. First up Tinkertry who has tested the performance of backups and bare-metal restores in Windows Server 2012 Beta Essentials, and the results are that it is a lot faster than both WHS2011 and WHS v1. WHSv1 was fast, […]
We Got Served has a hands on review of the HP ProLiant N40L MicroServer . Their comprehensive review starts off by looking at what’s included in the box, including its features and specifications. Next up the N40L is tested against the older N36L model and various speed tests are performed including a look at this […]
LaCie brings us a "What’s Your Backup Plan?" poster graphic. Its a great poster highlighting what a backup is not, the leading causes of data loss, how to determine your storage needs, choosing your backup plan plus lots more. A great info poster which you can find here.
Windows Home Server enthusiast Bennett Adelson has taken Windows Server 2012 Beta Essentials for a test drive. In his comprehensive post Bennett takes us through the complete installation process with lots of screenshots too. You can read his post here.
The latest edition of The Digital Lifestyle Show discuss the end of the road for Windows Home Server. Garry and Ian talk about what the alternatives could be, the open sourcing of Remote Potato, Windows 8 RTM dates, Home Server tips and Raspberry Jam coming to their user group. Episode 362 (RIP Home Server) of […]
Haven’t had chance to beta test Windows Server 2012 Essentials but want to see what it looks like? If so then we have some sites that have done the hard work for you and have already installed it. First up is Title (Required) who walk us through the process of installing the beta, with plenty […]
