Windows Home Server provides unprecedented simplicity for home users and it was designed to solve problems for households with multiple PCs. More than just storage, Windows Home Server uniquely provides a single pool of storage for your content and pre-defined shared folders, such as "Music" or "Photos," making it easier to organize and find your files.

Network attached storage is simply about storing data using a method by which it can be made available to clients on the network. Over the years, the storage of data has evolved through various phases. This evolution has been driven partly by the changing ways in which we use technology, and in part by the exponential increase in the volume of data we need to store. It has also been driven by new technologies, which allow us to store and manage data in a more effective manner.

The SlimServer software must be running in order to use the Squeezebox, with the exception of using SqueezeNetwork. So if the NAS device in question can have programs installed on it (for example the Cobalt Qube), then it is supported. If the NAS device can not have programs installed on it, then you can still store your music files on a NAS device, but you'll still need SlimServer running on a computer with access to that device.

Yes, Get Digital offers Network Attached Storage drives as well as external hard drives. In order to purchase a Network Attached Storage drive, during the order processes, select the size of hard drive you would like, then check Yes where asked if you'd like to substitute the external hard drive with a Network Attached Storage drive of the same capacity. Note, Network Attached Storage drives are not offered under 200GB.

Windows Home Server provides automated "no touch" backup for all of the PCs in the home. It will automatically backup your home computers, including the operating system, applications and data, and allow you to easily restore the entire computer or an individual file or folder to a previous point in time. The Windows Home Server Backup solution uses an innovative system to backup only the data that has not already been backed up before.

Windows Home Server is a unique, integrated solution that provides backup and restore of home computers, centralized expandable storage, and access from anywhere to your digital photos, music, videos, documents and home PCs. It is a lot more than extra storage. Unlike other home storage, backup, or remote access tools currently available, Windows Home Server offers unprecedented simplicity and ease of use.

Windows Home Server is software that enables families with multiple PCs to easily connect their digital experiences, providing a reliable and familiar way to protect, organize and share treasured digital images, music, video, and documents.

Windows Home Server unleashes the power of your existing home network-it allows you to protect, connect, and organize your photos, movies, music, and more. It lets you remotely access your information and your home computers anytime, anywhere, while easily and securely sharing files with friends and family.

Later this year, a variety of manufacturers, including Fujitsu-Siemens, Gateway, HP, Iomega, LaCie, Medion and others will be offering products powered by Windows Home Server, providing a complete hardware and software solution.

Mac users have the ability to save to and remotely access Windows Home Server. The Windows Home Server Console and pre-configured PC automatic backups works on Windows Vista and Windows XP.

The problem comes when trying to browse files or directories from an Windows XP based system with Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed. You may be able to see top level directories fine. When you try to open the next levels of directories down the path, at some point, NO files or folders show up where they are supposed to. Please try uninstalling the hotfix on the Windows XP SP2 client and that will likely solve the problem. http://www.askmarvin.ca/forums/index.

a software platform, Windows Home Server will offer software partners tremendous opportunities to build innovative products that meet the needs of the digital home. We expect that a wide range of third-party applications will emerge, such as virus and malware protection, media sharing, and home security and automation.

No, the two are not compatible. SAS connectors are much smaller than SCSI connectors. (as explained in # 6).

Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 is a dedicated file and print server based on Windows technology that is designed for dependability, ease of integration, and value. This network storage product, previously referred to as Windows Powered Network Attached Storage (NAS), is the new release of the operating system used by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partners to create NAS devices.

There are many different OEM models that are scalable through the addition of disk drawers to the main filer. Capacity varies from 320 gigabytes (GB) to over 60 terabytes. Multiple devices can also be added to the network to increase capacity as needed. The NTFS file system that powers Windows Storage Server 2003 has no limits (over four billion tested) in terms of the number of files on a volume and each NTFS volume can be up to 256 terabytes in size (tested).

Xbox is quickly becoming an important living room entertainment hub, in addition to the leading next-generation video game platform. As such, customers can use Xbox 360 and other devices to access and enjoy photos, music and videos located on Windows Home Server and experience them on the TV. This functionality can be achieved through Windows Media Connect technology.

No, these devices are specifically designed to be file servers with large amounts of storage capacity. They cannot be used to deploy business applications such as Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft Exchange Server. Backup, antivirus, and other applications typically used in a file serving environment are supported along with any embedded database functionality including SQL Server and/or MSDE.

If the server in your home is a "mission critical" server, then by all means YES. However, it must meet the minimum guidelines for connecting to our systems (see specifications for details). I only have 1 file server that I use for Accounting. My secretary backs it up on a daily basis and we don't have any problems. Why do I need this product? We're not having any problems.. Please read "Some reasons why you need Patroldog".