This series of articles is for those of you who just purchased, or are looking to purchase, a HP MediaSmart Server. We have some great video coming up and some wonderful information to help get you started with your HP MediaSmart Server.
Welcome to Windows Home Server
Here at connecteddigitalworld.com we would like to join with Microsoft and HP in welcoming you to a whole new world of managing your digital movies, music, pictures, file sharing and most importantly, backups!
HP MediaSmart Server Standard Features
Your HP is powered by Windows® Home Server, a software from Microsoft for storing, accessing, sharing and automatically protecting your computers and digital files.
Right out of the box your HP MediaSmart Server can:
- Centralize your digital media and share your files
- Remotely access your server from the internet
- Stream media to PCs on your network
- Share iTunes music and stream to network PCs
Your HP MediaSmart Server can also do so much more as you will soon see!
HP MediaSmart Server
Whether you are buying a new HP MediaSmart Server (HP MSS) from a local store, or from an online retailer, you need to know what model you are purchasing and what you should expect to get with your HP MSS. The HP MSS are all great servers but which one is right for you?
You may also get the opportunity to buy a refurbished or used HP MSS like I did! Some stores such as EBay, Newegg and the HP Outlet sell these great refurbished deals for a HP MSS ready for a new home!
HP MediaSmart Server Storage
All HP MSS will let you add external USB drives to increase storage.
