Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 Unleashed, 3rd Edition


Covers the newest version of WHS!

This is the most comprehensive, practical, and useful guide to the brand-new version of Windows Home Server 2011. Paul McFedries doesn’t just cover all facets of running Windows Home Server: He shows how to use it to simplify everything from file sharing to media streaming, backup to security.

With real-world examples, McFedries guides you through using new features ranging from the Dashboard and Launchpad to Remote Web Access and Alert Viewer. You’ll find network configurations and step-by-step solutions you can easily understand and use, even if you have no server experience. Then, when you’re ready, McFedries reveals how Home Server’s hidden business-class features can help you save more time and get even better performance.

Packed with exclusive tips and tricks, this go-to guide will help you every step of the way…as you create a home network that does more and runs perfectly!

  • Quickly set up networks, user accounts, devices, and storage
  • Add any computer to your network: Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mac, or Linux
  • Efficiently share folders, files, and digital media
  • Set up passwords and users and protect your sensitive information
  • Reliably automate backups, so you never lose an important file
  • Centrally manage all your storage, so you never have to buy more than you need
  • Stream and share your digital images, audio, and video–even on your Xbox 360 or other devices
  • Use Home Server’s built-in web server to create powerful, flexible websites
  • Use Windows SharePoint Foundation to help everyone coordinate their busy lives
  • Automatically apply up-to-date security fixes to all your Windows computers
  • Remotely access your content from any Internet-connected computer–safely and securely
  • Use Home Server power tools, including Local Group Policy Editor, Computer Management snap-ins, and scripting
  • Efficiently monitor, maintain, tune, and troubleshoot Windows Home Server

Book Details

  • Paperback: 720 pages
  • Publisher: Sams; 3rd Edition (March, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780672335402
  • ISBN-13: 978-0672335402
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