Exclusive First Look at the HomeServerSync Add-In from Tranquil PC

Here we have an exclusive look at the forthcoming HomeServerSync add-in from Tranquil PC.

Last week we mentioned a new forthcoming add-in from Tranquil that we couldn’t really share much about as we had been sworn to secrecy: HomeServerSync Add In for Windows Home Server from Tranquil PC

Well today we are able to share an exclusive first look at this new add-in, which I think you will agree already sounds like a “must have” add-in.

This is the little information we could share then:

Coming in July 2010, the HomeServerSync Add In for Windows Home Server

This unique service will enable a number of valuable extensions to all Windows Home Server owners.  Think of :

• Off-site Home Server backup
• Remote Home Server Console access
• Document / Folder Sync (multiple) anywhere
• Personal cloud storage services

So HomeServerSync is an add-in that provides a personal cloud storage service.

Sync your PCs to WHS and WHS to PCs  : (local or remote)

Sync your WHS to secure off site backup (100GB included) : (affordable upgrades optional)

It is simple – it synchronises a specific folder on the client PC (probably a mobile PC) to a ‘specific’ folder on the Home Server.  As WHS does not limit ‘shared folders’ the number of syncs that can be set up means that the HomeServerSync service can provide a very flexible and functional solution to Home / SOHO users alike.

All ‘local’ or ‘mobile’ connected PCs have secure (AES128) access to the Home Server via a secure HomeServerSync tunnel, there is no need to change any firewall settings etc or use the WHS ‘https:’ service, which some WHS users struggle with (i.e. WHS IP address changes / firewalls etc)

In addition to HomeServerSync providing a simple service whereby ‘media files’ etc can be automatically copied to the Home Server Media folders (media watcher), the 2 way function can be neat way to have some fun, and make sure everyone has what they need, wherever they are all of the time !

So here are some exclusive screenshots and explanations (please note that these are not the final screens as the add-in is still in beta):

This is the main WHS TAB screen – the ‘folder watches’ setup in the SI area (lower part of screen) have been erased on the picture. This is where folders are selected to for sync to the off site backup service

Setup your Backup Schedule to the offsite service

Always – real time

After – do it after hours

Every – schedule

MiDASS credentials – your HomeServerSync account details

Storage settings – these will be set to default and are likely to be removed as ‘options’

Item list for online backup

Add or remove ‘watched folders’ for offsite backup

Here is where you to restores from.

Screen from the ‘client appn / service’ showing which folders are sync’ed i.e. C:\David is in sync with WHS \MyFolder – comment – history

Here you can add / remove / sync now your PC folders to WHS

This is where the ‘client’ can set up what he/she wants the service to do for them, when and how.

It should speak for itself – the bottom line is that it should provide a safe and simple solution, including ‘auto versioning’.

So that’s about all I can share for now, keep checking out UWHS for more information, including pricing (sorry, I can’t reveal the pricing just yet, but let’s just say it is a VERY good deal!).

UPDATE: When you take out your subscription, use the Promo code U098 and instead of getting a 12 month subscription, you will get an extra 100 days free! So you will get 15 months for the price of 12 – now that is a good deal! See here for details.