This is the most comprehensive, practical, and useful guide to the new "Vail" version of Windows Home Server - packed with new features and now based on Windows Server 2008 R2. Paul McFedries brings together tips, techniques, and shortcuts that can't be found in any other book. He covers all facets of running Windows Home Server 2011: setup, configuration, file/folder sharing, networking, security, digital media streaming and sharing, backup/restore, monitoring, Web and SharePoint site deployment, performance optimization, maintenance, and customization. This edition thoroughly covers Vail's...

When was the last time you backed up your home computer? If your household is a hodge-podge of unconnected laptops, desktops, and printers, it's time to bring order and peace of mind by creating your own secure home network with Windows Home Server (WHS) and this comprehensive guide. From protecting your data against hardware failures to organizing all of your family's digital media onto one central hub, this practical reference covers all the techniques and step-by-step instruction you need to succeed. ...

“Computer data can be immeasurably valuable, yet most people leave it totally vulnerable to damage or loss. Windows Home Server is the data equivalent to a home safe. We recommend Paul McFedries’s Microsoft®Windows®Home Server Unleashed as the best first step in getting a strong hold on securing and maintaining personal data at home.” –Professor Michael L. Kleper Editor, The Kleper Report on Digital Publishing Windows Home Server is a brand new server operating system from Microsoft designed to be used in home settings. Windows Home Server is designed to reduce or eliminate the...