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 doesnt 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. Youll find network configurations and step-by-step solutions you can easily understand and use, even if you have no server experience. Then, when youre ready, McFedries reveals how Home Servers 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 Servers 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 computersafely 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

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Paul McFedries is a Windows expert and full-time technical writer. He has been authoring computer books since 1991 and has more than 70 books to his credit, which combined have sold more than four million copies worldwide. His recent titles include the Sams Publishing book Windows 7 Unleashed and the Que Publishing books Networking with Microsoft Windows Vista and Tweak It and Freak It: A Killer Guide to Making Windows Run Your Way. Paul is also the proprietor of Word Spy (www.wordspy.com), a website devoted to lexpionage, the sleuthing of new words and phrases that have entered the English language. Please drop by Paul's website at www.mcfedries.com, or follow Paul on Twitter at twitter.com/paulmcf and twitter.com/wordspy.

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Introduction     1

 

Part I Unleashing Windows Home Server Configuration

Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Windows Home Server Network     7

Configuring Windows Home Server for Networking     8

Do You Need to Change the Windows Home Server Workgroup Name?      8

Configuring Windows Home Server with a Static IP Address     8

Setting Up Windows Home Server as a DHCP      11

Connecting Windows Home Server to a Windows 7 Homegroup     13

Viewing the Windows Home Server Network     14

Troubleshooting Network Problems     14

Checking Connection Status     15

Checking Network Utilization     17

Repairing a Network Connection     17

Working with the Network and Internet Troubleshooter     19

Troubleshooting Cables     20

Troubleshooting the Network Interface Card     21

Handling Multiple Network Subnets     24

Making a Remote Desktop Connection to the Server     26

Making Sure That Windows Home Server Is Ready to Host     26

Making the Connection to the Server     27

Disconnecting from the Server     27

From Here     28

Chapter 2 Setting Up and Working with User Accounts     29

Understanding Security Groups     9

Adding a New User     32

Setting the Password Length and Complexity     32

Customizing the Password Length Requirement     33

Building a Strong Password     34

Changing the Password on the Client     35

Adding the User Account     36

Automating Client Logons     39

Modifying User Accounts     41

Viewing Account Properties     42

Changing the Account Password     43

Disabling a User Account     44

Enabling a User Account     45

Removing a User Account     46

Adding a User to a Group     46

Allowing a User to Log On to the Windows Home Server Desktop     47

From Here     48

Chapter 3 Adding Devices to the Windows Home Server Network     49

Installing Windows Home Server Connector on the Client Computers     49

Supported Operating Systems  &nbs...

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