Microsoft Windows Home Server code name VAIL beta Installation – Video Edition

Want to know what to expect when doing the software installation for the Vail beta? I installed the Windows Home Server Vail beta last night on my test server so check out our 10 minute video of the process.

Get the Windows Home Server code name “Vail” Public Preview at:

Microsoft Connect

What’s New

Windows Home Server Code Name “Vail” is the version 2 release of Windows Home Server and is based on Windows Server® 2008 R2.

Remote Access

• Remote Streaming
• Personalized Remote Access Page

Connecting to your Media

• DLNA Streaming and “Play To”
• HomeGroup Support
• More Streaming Support

Computers and Backup

• Backup the Backups
• Computer Backup Archiving

Drive Extender Enhancements

• Increased Drive Extender Robustness and Control
• Shared Folder Status Updates

Dashboard and Launchpad

• Better Control
• Easier Setup
• Easier to Access
• Extensibility and Add-ins

So enough of the text, lets see the video!

IMPORTANT

Please read the official Microsoft Release Notes file BEFORE attempting to install the beta!

Have a fun time with it and make Windows Home Server a part of your life.

Timothy Daleo