Now We Know–Vail Password Expiration

I connected remotely to my Vail server today and had a pleasant surprise. I had to change my password. Did you know that your Vail password will need to be changed? I am not sure I like this. What do you think?

Not much to say about this as far as a post but interesting. I could not find any documentation about passwords on Connect. Time to let them know what I think!

I hope you get a chance to check it out and sign up for the Vail beta!

Now We Know

Tim

Do not have Windows Server code name Vail?

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

Microsoft Connect

Want to see a video of the software installation of Vail?

https://moviesgamesandtech.com/2010/04/28/microsoft-windows-home-server-code-name-vail-beta-installation-video-edition/

What’s New with Windows Server code name Vail beta

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