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Blog Post: Gearing up for PDC 2008!

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If you haven't updated your event calendars lately, here's one to make sure you have on your agenda: the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2008 , or PDC as we affectionately call it. Taking place in Los Angeles, CA from Oct. 27 - 30, this year's PDC is gearing up to be one of the biggest events...

on 28 Aug 2008
Blog Post: CES 2009 - Windows Home Server Hardware News

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We are super excited by the overall reception of Windows Home Server in the market. Lots of progress has been made in this new product category that Microsoft established less than 2 years ago with the initial unveiling of the Windows Home Server software at CES 2007. There has been strong adoption...

on 8 Jan 2009
Blog Post: "Major" / "Minor" and Product Updates

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The Windows Home Server team works on a “major” / “minor” / “major” rhythm when it comes to thinking about new product releases. We shipped the first "major" release this summer and helped introduce a whole new category of products - "home servers". We also use the monthly Windows Updates process...

on 4 Oct 2007
Blog Post: Updated Technical Briefs for Windows Home Server

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The technical briefs and other documents for Windows Home Server have been updated to incorporate new and changed functionality with Windows Home Server Power Pack 1. Technical Briefs are "Level 200" documents designed for a more technical audience as they explain some of the inner-workings and technical...

on 17 Sep 2008
Blog Post: Windows Home Server Updates ...

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Since the announcement of Windows Home Server RTM (Release to Manufacturing) in July, the team and our hardware partners have been aggressively gearing up for the final retail availability of solutions powered by Windows Home Server, slated for this Fall and in time for the holidays. We’ve received a...

on 31 Aug 2007
Blog Post: HP MediaSmart Server First Look Webcasts

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In November HP and Microsoft will be hosting a series of webcasts about the upcoming HP MediaSmart Server, powered by Windows Home Server. Industry experts, including Rob Enderle of The Enderle Group, Rick Doherty of Envisioneering, Paul Thurrott of SuperSite for Windows, and Ed Bott of ZDNet will...

on 30 Oct 2007
Blog Post: Dispatch from Computex Taipei

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Computex Taipei has become the largest technology exhibition in Asia and second largest in the world. (Trivia buffs: CeBIT in Germany is the largest) The expected Computex attendance is a staggering 270,000 visitors! This show attracts people from across the computer industry and it should come as no...

on 3 Jun 2008
Blog Post: Home Computer Restore CD (Dual Boot) BETA now available

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The Windows Home Server team would like to invite you to download a BETA version of the "Windows Home Server - Home Computer Restore CD (Dual Boot)" from Microsoft Connect at http://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer . If you have not previously registered for the Windows Home Server connect site...

on 5 Apr 2008
Blog Post: Survey of HP MediaSmart Server customers

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Are you an HP MediaSmart Server owner? If so, HP would like your opinions about the product. Filling out the survey will earn you a $20 gift card. If you're willing to speak to a researcher, you will receive a free digital camera or a photo printer. Go here to participate . J UPDATE: looks like...

on 7 Mar 2008
Blog Post: Another (couple) Webinars scheduled...

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After a successful start to our educational Home Server Webinar series on June 25th (over 350 attendees!), we've lined up a couple more sessions for July. This time we'll be focusing on how to leverage the HP MediaSmart Server (and Windows Home Server) for digital photography. Learn from guest experts...

on 9 Jul 2008
Blog Post: Are you a household hero?

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I have attended many different events this year and talked to lots of people about Windows Home Server. It has been both exciting and rewarding as I get to share my knowledge and hear other people’s stories about their use of Windows Home Server. Windows Home Server fills a gap that has been missing...

on 12 Dec 2007
Blog Post: Product Support

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Since Windows Home Server was released as a product through the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer or “hardware manufacturer”) and System Builder channels the primary support responsibilities fall on the OEMs and System Builders. Our OEMs work closely with Microsoft through their Technical Account...

on 20 Dec 2007
Blog Post: Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 public beta!

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The Windows Home Server team, in conjunction with all of our partners, MVPs, and "Dogfooders" is extremely happy to announce that a Release Candidate of Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 (Build 1771) is now available for public download and testing through Microsoft Connect ! There has been a huge...

on 9 Jun 2008
Blog Post: Nothing - Lost in Translation

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This past week a few members of the Windows Home Server team were in Tokyo, Japan. Along with the local team from Microsoft Japan, we were very pleased to host the first Windows Home Server Users Night! The venue was a banquet room on the 47th floor of the Keio Plaza Hotel, in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo...

on 14 Jun 2008
Blog Post: CTP Gets the Greenlight

Qblogger

Great news! Today we're broadly rolling out a new test build of Windows Home Server - a Community Technology Preview (CTP.) If you've been following Home Server press coverage, or seen the subtle hints from the team in postings to the forums , you knew it was coming soon. CTP provides a wide range...

on 18 Apr 2007
Blog Post: Passionate debate

Qblogger

Well, this was certainly interesting to watch over the last few days. Thanks to any of you who weighed in. The bottom line seems to be "seeing is believing." J

on 23 Oct 2007
Blog Post: Available now: Windows Home Server Toolkit

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The Windows Home Server Toolkit is a collection of tools that help you troubleshoot issues with Windows Home Server. It is available now on the Microsoft Download Center here . A brief overview of the core components: • Error Reporting The Error Reporting tool collects log files which are useful...

on 8 Oct 2007
Blog Post: German, French and Spanish ... (oh my)

Qblogger

The Power Pack 1 train is leaving the station. Today the Windows Home Server team made the Power Pack 1 updates for all of the currently shipping languages available via the Microsoft Download Center. Additionally, we signed off on the Japanese language build and the 3 Chinese language builds. The...

on 7 Aug 2008
Blog Post: Home Server Checklist

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I sometimes get asked the question: " What is the difference between a home server and a network attached storage (NAS) device?" First off, Microsoft is focused on the development of a feature rich and powerful home server software solution, where most NAS vendors are primarily hardware companies...

on 9 Dec 2008
Blog Post: Code2Fame Challenge and Add-Ins

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The Code2Fame Challenge entry requirements and official rules have been posted to the Windows Home Server web site. Do you want industry exposure and some cash? Be one of the extraordinary coders in the USA or Canada who creates the best software and hardware add-ins for the soon-to-be-released Windows...

on 4 Jul 2007
Blog Post: Windows Home Server November 27th Update - A few details

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After installing the November update you will notice that your network health turns red on your home server. With the November update, you can now get a trusted SSL certificate for your <your_name>.HomeServer.com domain name. If you have already set up remote access, you will need to quickly unconfigure...

on 27 Nov 2007
Blog Post: World Cup Standings

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The March numbers are in for the Windows Home Server World Cup. Norway and New Zealand remain strong in the #1 and #2 spots. Germany moved up to take the 4th slot away from the UK. Japan is back in the top 16, edging out China for the 16th spot. Here are the current rankings of the top 16 seeds in the...

on 14 Apr 2008
Blog Post: The Lone Server

Qblogger

I just saw this funny video here by the Windows Server crew. All but one server running Microsoft.com is now on Windows Server 2008. J

on 10 Jan 2008
Blog Post: Get the Gadget

Qblogger

Donavon West of Home Server Hacks and LiveGadgets.net has created a nice Home Server blog headline ticker gadget to help you get the WHS news you can use. Pretty slick - it currently pulls from this blog, We Got Served , MS Windows Home Server and Home Server Hacks . J

on 29 Apr 2008
Blog Post: Java with John

Qblogger

On Sunday September 7th, Steven Leonard, Senior Product Manager for Windows Home Server, participated in a radio interview. "Java with John" is a segment of the Computer Outlook Radio Talk Show . Hosted by John Iasiuolo and Sharon Fry, Computer Outlook is one of America's fastest...

on 10 Sep 2008