What does WHS mean?

Although Microsoft's Windows Home Server has been released for two or three months, many people still use the Windows Home Server for a blank. With the popularity of PCs, many families now have more than 2 PCs. Perhaps this Windows Home Server question and answer can provide some useful help.

Q: What is Windows Home Server?

A: Windows Home Server is referred to as WHS, which is a Windows Server 2003-based operating system. In contrast, this version of the server operating system is family oriented. It targets home users who have two or more computers and use access methods such as routers.

The purpose of its work is simple, but it is very important. Once a computer is connected to your home network, Windows Home Server will automatically back up. In particular, some users save some important information from the laptops brought back by the company after work, and Windows Home Server automatically backs up the contents of each computer. If the operating system of a machine needs to be reinstalled, the content will be automatically rebuilt.

The WHS system also has other features, such as the ability to create huge storage "pools" of space that can be accessed from any home network computer. Any drive can create a storage pool, including USB 2.0 mobile external devices.

In addition, the WHS system also provides remote access server functionality. If you find that some files are forgotten at home, you can log in to your home's WHS through your browser and browse the files stored on the server.

Q: Do I need a new computer to equip Windows Home Server?

A: The pre-plan needs to purchase the whole machine with Windows Home Server pre-installed. Now you don't need it. Users can purchase the OEM version of WHS and install it on their old computer.

The hardware configuration required by Microsoft is not excessive for WHS. Users may only need to upgrade the hard disk to meet the demand. But in fact, the old machine running WHS is not a perfect solution, because WHS will automatically back up the contents of other computers, so the time an elder machine will be slowed down and can not stand.

Q: Can I use Windows Home Server as a replacement for Windows XP?

A: You can install it, it is not fundamentally different from the normal Windows operating system. However, some of these services can affect the use of the machine, such as backup, etc., which will affect work efficiency.

Q: I want to use Windows Home Server with a wireless network?

A: Yes, Windows Home Server features can be done over a wireless network. However, Windows Home Server and routers must be connected using a standard Ethernet cable.

Q: How much storage space does WHS take up?

Answer: The compression format is used when WHS is backed up. But still need the same amount of hard disk space as the sum of all your computer hard disk space, because some data can not be compressed. The space requirements are determined by your storage space requirements. Of course, the harder the hard disk, the better, but not mandatory. For example, if you store music and song photo collections on your computer, you can store them all on your WHS computer.

Q: If the hard drive of Windows Home Server hangs?

A: By default, Windows Home Server uses two hard drives to create an array system. One of the damages will not cause your data to be lost. The downside to this is that you need at least two hard drives.

Microsoft's Windows Home Server now offers a 120-day trial version, a 120-day trial application page