What is a Home Server?
A Home Server is basically a PC that is optimised to run Microsoft® Windows™ Home Server software. It is designed to be turned on 24/7 and attached to your home network where you will access the server through your existing computing devices, such as your laptop or desktop PC.
Do I need a Home Server?
If you have multiple PCs with increasingly large amounts of digital photography, music, video, and documents, then protecting, organizing, and connecting this digital media can be a challenging task, and you will probably benefit from having a home server in your home.
What about Network Attached Storage (NAS)? Isn't this cheaper and easier?
Windows Home Server does a lot more than Network Attached Storage (NAS) - take a look:
1. Store and organize digital memories and media in one central location. Stream the digital content to Media devices.
2. Effortlessly backup your home computers daily and automatically.
3. Easily restore lost files or even entire hard drive contents in a few steps.
4. Get complete access to files from both inside and outside the home.
5. Share photos and home videos with friends and family with the built-in secure and personalized website address.
6. Easily extend the capabilities of the Server using software add-ins. Expand storage capacity easily as your needs increase. |
