Table Of ContentAcknowledgments.Introduction.Part I: Getting Started.Chapter 1: Introducing Windows Home Server.Chapter 2: Choosing Windows Home Server Hardware.Chapter 3: Building a Windows Home Server.Chapter 4: Creating a Home Network.Part II: Installing and Configuring.Chapter 5: Installing Windows Home Server.Chapter 6: Installing the Connector.Chapter 7: Touring the Console.Chapter 8: Configuring Windows Home Server.Chapter 9: Managing Users.Chapter 10: Managing the Server with Remote Desktop.Chapter 11: Monitoring Your Network Health.Part III: File and Printer Sharing.Chapter 12: Understanding Shared Folders.Chapter 13: Accessing Shared Folders and Files.Chapter 14: Installing and Sharing Printers.Chapter 15: Sharing Data Between Computers.Chapter 16: Installing Server Applications.Part IV: Remote Access.Chapter 17: Configuring Remote Access.Chapter 18: Accessing Shared Folders Remotely.Chapter 19: Controlling Computers Remotely.Part V: Creating Backups.Chapter 20: Configuring Backups.Chapter 21: Backing Up Windows Computers.Chapter 22: Restoring Backups.Chapter 23: Backing Up Mac Computers.Chapter 24: Backing Up Server Folders.Part VI: Building a Media Hub.Chapter 25: Configuring Media Library Sharing.Chapter 26: Connecting an Xbox 360.Chapter 27: Connecting a PlayStation 3.Chapter 28: Connecting Computers and Other Devices.Chapter 29: Configuring Music Players.Chapter 30: Working with Mobile Devices.Chapter 31: Recording Media to the Server.Part VII: Advanced Topics.Chapter 32: Extending Windows Home Server with Add-ins.Chapter 33: Automating Your Home.Chapter 34: Advanced Home Server Management.Chapter 35: Building a Home Web Site.Chapter 36: Programming Windows Home Server Add-ins.Index.
SynopsisTransform digital chaos into a well-organized home network When was the last time you backed up your home computer? If your household is a hodge-podge of unconnected laptops, desktops, and printers, it's time to bring order and peace of mind by creating your own secure home network with Windows Home Server (WHS) and this comprehensive guide., Transform digital chaos into a well-organized home networkWhen was the last time you backed up your home computer? If your household is a hodge-podge of unconnected laptops, desktops, and printers, ita's time to bring order and peace of mind by creating your own secure home network with Windows Home Server (WHS) and this comprehensive guide. From protecting your data against hardware failures to organizing all of your familya's digital media onto one central hub, this practical reference covers all the techniques and step-by-step instruction you need to succeed. Choose the out-of-the-box WHS solution or repurpose a spare PC Go wired or wireless, run Ethernet cable, and configure a router Walk through installation and get up to speed on the WHS Console Establish user accounts, set up shared folders, and create a print server Schedule backups for PCs or Macs and recover from crashes Build a media hub and stream to computers, Xboxes, and PlayStations Monitor your home remotely with a webcam, When was the last time you backed up your home computer? If your household is a hodge-podge of unconnected laptops, desktops, and printers, it's time to bring order and peace of mind by creating your own secure home network with Windows Home Server (WHS) and this comprehensive guide. From protecting your data against hardware failures to organizing all of your family's digital media onto one central hub, this practical reference covers all the techniques and step-by-step instruction you need to succeed.