Whilst stressing that we heard nothing from Microsoft at CES on the prospect of seeing Windows Home Server v2 (“Vail”) this year, there’s a cracking thread over at WGS Forums (now 48 posts and counting) where WGS readers are sharing their thoughts on what they’d like to see in Vail.
A few selected thoughts from the thread…
Built in server backup to external hdd, website, other computer
Add-ins for your provided domain/website like ajax chat room/addon or gallery/forum software
Support for a mailserver with Activesync (for people that have 2/more pc’s, but want 1 universal copy of their email)
Windows Media Center
Since we are FINALLY going to get some good cable cards(4 streams) it would be nice to be able use this box as a DVR to record and stream digital cable to extenders(xbox360).To be able to remote backup another machine over the internet to your WHS box. ie: mom and dads computer in Florida can be backed up on your server in New York (since I would manage their computers anyway) for easy restores of their computer. (for example)
All great suggestions – but what would you like to see in Vail? Check out the thread and make sure you add your thoughts to the debate…
More Info: WGS Forums
23. February 2010 at 5:01 am
One of the things not mentioned on the list is support for sound cards.
26. February 2010 at 3:40 am
Be able to use my HP ex470 with the new WHS.
3. March 2010 at 5:58 am
I have a question for you: How safe would you feel backing up your PC over the internet? If you want to do that, implement a VPN and it will be encrypted properly to allow for safe backup right now on your WHS.
14. March 2010 at 9:07 pm
Support on Windows 7 Home Premium for WHS remote – seems silly (stupid really) its not there when you can download Live Mesh and get remote access to Home Premium machines that way.