In January, Wiley will be publishing a new book from Rick Hallihan (who writes the One Man Shouting blog) entitled Windows Home Server – Protect and Simplify Your Digital Life. Rick writes:
The book focuses on teaching computer users how to make the best use of Microsoft’s new Windows Home Server line of products to protect their data and simplify their computing experience.
Amazon have a full description of the book’s purpose:
With this book, Windows and networking expert Rick Hallihan brings the power of Microsoft’s Windows Home Server to everyday PC users. Rick begins by taking the user through the process of selecting a pre-built hardware solution or reusing or building a new machine and setting up the Windows Home Server software package. Next readers will follow step by step tutorials for creating user accounts, installing the connector software, configuring backups, and configuring a shared printer.
The book includes expert guidance that teaches readers to develop a strategy for organizing their digital life, including documents, photos, movies, and music. This strategy is focused on making the best use of the capabilities of Windows Home Server for making the user’s data available and survivable and for getting them onto the server, and organized in a logical and maintainable manner.
Next readers are presented with instruction on how to make use of Windows Home Server’s recovery features, including recovering accidentally deleted files, point-in-time restoration of files, and recovery of a crashed machine. Advanced recovery procedures, including recovering from failed Windows Home Server secondary disks or the Windows Home Server primary disk will be covered as well.
Finally readers will learn the ins and outs of setting up and using Remote Access features, including considerations for security and how to configure a typical home broadband router to allow inbound connections, and as a bonus, Rick presents with some of the ways that third party applications can enhance and extend the capabilities of Windows Home Server including include 3rd party remote backup, home automation, and integration with security systems.
If you’re thinking of building your own home server, or a seeking to learn more about a home server you just purchased (or received as a Christmas gift!) Rick’s book is a great place to start!
