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Windows Home User’s Guide e Server also enables you to easily stream your pictures, music, and videos to other computers and compatible devices on your home network. This book provides you, the reader, with essential information about S Windows Home Server, including what it can do for you, how to set it up and e configure it, how to use it, and how to troubleshoot when things go wrong. Hopefully, the knowledge and experience you will gain from this book will make r life that little bit easier for you and you will be up and running in no time. v I hope you enjoy the book! e Andrew Edney, September 2007 r The complete guide to setting up and getting U the most out of Windows Home Server s RElAtEd titlES e Companion eBook r ’ s G u See last page for details on $10 eBook version i d e Andrew Edney ISBN-13: 978-1-59059-898-6 www.apress.com ISBN-10: 1-59059-898-9 53499 Foreword by Charlie Kindel Edney US $34.99 General Manager, Windows Home Server Microsoft Corporation Shelve in Windows User level: 9 781590 598986 Beginner–Intermediate this print for content only—size & color not accurate spine = 0.838" 360 page count 8989chFM_CMP2 10/3/07 10:39 PM Page i Windows Home Server User’s Guide Andrew Edney 8989chFM_CMP2 10/3/07 10:39 PM Page ii Windows Home Server User’s Guide Copyright © 2007 by Andrew Edney All rights reserved. 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Thanks for all of the support and for once again putting up with the long hours of work that go into writing a book. 8989chFM_CMP2 10/3/07 10:39 PM Page iv 8989chFM_CMP2 10/3/07 10:39 PM Page v Contents at a Glance Foreword ........................................................................xv About the Author ................................................................xvii About the Technical Reviewers .....................................................xix Acknowledgments ...............................................................xxi Introduction ....................................................................xxiii nCHAPTER 1 What Is Windows Home Server? ................................1 nCHAPTER 2 Windows Home Server Installation.............................13 nCHAPTER 3 Windows Home Server Post-Installation Configuration..........37 nCHAPTER 4 Windows Home Server Connector Installation and Configuration .............................................61 nCHAPTER 5 Windows Home Server Console and Settings ...................83 nCHAPTER 6 User Accounts................................................115 nCHAPTER 7 Home Computer Backups and Restores .......................137 nCHAPTER 8 Windows Home Server Storage ...............................179 nCHAPTER 9 Shared Folders...............................................195 nCHAPTER 10 Media Streaming .............................................213 nCHAPTER 11 Remote Access...............................................229 nCHAPTER 12 Home Network Health Monitoring.............................271 nCHAPTER 13 Add-Ins ......................................................281 nCHAPTER 14 Additional Resources .........................................293 nAPPENDIX A Networking Primer ...........................................299 nAPPENDIX B Build Your Own Windows Home Server........................317 nAPPENDIX C Basics of the SDK.............................................323 nINDEX .......................................................................329 v 8989chFM_CMP2 10/3/07 10:39 PM Page vi 8989chFM_CMP2 10/3/07 10:39 PM Page vii Contents Foreword ........................................................................xv About the Author ................................................................xvii About the Technical Reviewers .....................................................xix Acknowledgments ...............................................................xxi Introduction ....................................................................xxiii nCHAPTER 1 What Is Windows Home Server?............................1 Windows Home Server Overview...................................1 Requirements for Running Windows Home Server....................6 Buying a Windows Home Server System ............................8 Windows Home Server Software ..................................11 Summary.......................................................11 nCHAPTER 2 Windows Home Server Installation ........................13 Checking the Prerequisites .......................................13 Installing Windows Home Server ..................................14 Reinstalling Windows Home Server................................24 Upgrading Windows Home Server .................................28 Troubleshooting the Setup........................................29 Insufficient Memory.........................................29 Failed Setup ...............................................30 Unlisted Storage Driver......................................32 Hard Drive Problems........................................34 Summary.......................................................36 nCHAPTER 3 Windows Home Server Post-Installation Configuration..37 Completing the Setup Process ....................................37 Logging Into Windows Home Server ...............................43 Installing Drivers ................................................45 Activating Windows Home Server..................................54 Launching Windows Update ......................................57 vii 8989chFM_CMP2 10/3/07 10:39 PM Page viii viii nCONTENTS Installing Additional Software .....................................58 Shutting Down..................................................59 Summary.......................................................60 nCHAPTER 4 Windows Home Server Connector Installation and Configuration...........................................61 Identifying Supported Operating Systems...........................61 Installing the Windows Home Server Connector .....................62 Configuring the Windows Home Server Connector...................68 Finding Your Windows Home Server ..........................69 Completing the Windows Home Server Connector Configuration..................................72 Removing the Windows Home Server Connector ....................75 Reinstalling the Windows Home Server Connector...................77 Cancelling an Installation.........................................77 Connecting from a Different Subnet................................78 Summary.......................................................82 nCHAPTER 5 Windows Home Server Console and Settings.............83 Connecting to Windows Home Server..............................83 Starting the Windows Home Server Console....................83 Logging In to Windows Home Server..........................86 Viewing the Windows Home Server Console....................89 Launching the Windows Home Server Console on the Server.....90 Configuring Windows Home Server Settings ........................91 Shutting Down or Restarting Your Home Server ................92 Configuring General Settings.................................94 Configuring Backup Settings.................................97 Managing Passwords ......................................101 Media Sharing ............................................104 Configuring Remote Access.................................105 Managing Add-Ins.........................................105 Accessing Resources ......................................106 Troubleshooting Windows Home Server Connections................111 ANonresponsive Windows Home Server Console..............111 Losing Your Connection ....................................112 Summary .....................................................114