Tuesday 6 September 2016

Windows Home Server

The term server is used to only be associated with corporate installation of information technology. Microsoft has capabilities of the server for home users, now with their Windows Home Server (WHS). Although this concept was introduced over 2 years ago, not many people have this wonderful technology. Microsoft is now increased emphasis on marketing this product.



Some of the key features of WHS are as follows:

1. Backup & Restore

Windows Home Server allows you to easily create backup copies of your data and applications, and then restore them to a few simple steps. It takes the image based backups, which can be programmed to perform contingency actions every day. After the backup is not stored locally, you can restore your computer, even if the hard drive is physically damaged. The function lets you recover individual files or a complete system that provides sufficient flexibility and confidence of users to conduct their daily tasks on your machine easily and without any fear of data loss.


2. Network

WHS ensures that your home network remains healthy through regular monitoring by a network. You can even ensure that your antivirus software is updated on all the computers in your home network. It also includes a firewall, which can be used to obtain information about your network. You can be sure that nobody can get access to medical files or bank account information from your computer / network.

3. Easy store

WHS provides centralized storage to users who have access to all computers on the network as a common place. This feature allows you to create a central repository for all images, drawings, photographs, films, etc. This ensures that you will never miss to place any of your files ever again.

4. Enhanced Storage Capacity

Instead of adding a hard drive on each computer in your home network, you can just add the hard drives (internal or external) to the WHS, and it may be common to all computers in your network. All you need to do is connect the hard drive and Windows Home Server takes care of the rest.

5. Supported Home Automation

Associated with home automation devices such as digital photo frames, security systems, IP based refrigerators, IP & remote-controlled air conditioners, etc. Windows Home Server supports all these platforms and manufacturers of these devices is currently extensive collaboration with Microsoft, to allow control your home from any remote location using the WHS. Imagine restricting access to your bedroom from your office (Cool Stuff, just hope your kids do not lock you J)

6. Anywhere, anytime access

WHS provides functions to access files, data, etc. safe, weather you are inside your home / office or outside it. You can use a fully customizable web address to download files to and from your computer / network. It will look like youre running on your computer. Youll have access to all applications that you installed on your machine home.

With these features, WHS is a suitable device for users who have created a small network of up to 5 PCs in their house. It would also be wise for small business owners to invest in it to ensure that their data is secured, providing roaming access to all data and applications

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