Back in November, we brought you the news that Microsoft Press had cancelled their forthcoming Windows Home Server 2011 Inside Out title – the decision taken following the furore surrounding Microsoft’s removal of Drive Extender from the platform. If you were looking for a companion book for Windows Home Server 2011, you would be forgiven for thinking you’d been abandoned.
Thankfully, news reaches us of a new edition of Paul Mc Fedries’ Windows Home Server Unleashed book on the way, unsurprisingly titled Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 Unleashed. Released early next month, the new edition covers the changes in Windows Home Server 2011 and offers tips and tricks for beginners and experts alike to help readers get the most from the new platform. Microsoft MVP Tim Barrett is the technical editor this time around.
This is the most comprehensive, practical, and useful guide to the brand-new version of Windows Home Server 2011. Paul McFedries doesn’t just cover all facets of running Windows Home Server: He shows how to use it to simplify everything from file sharing to media streaming, backup to security.
With real-world examples, McFedries guides you through using new features ranging from the Dashboard and Launchpad to Remote Web Access and Alert Viewer. You’ll find network configurations and step-by-step solutions you can easily understand and use, even if you have no server experience. Then, when you’re ready, McFedries reveals how Home Server’s hidden business-class features can help you save more time and get even better performance.
Packed with exclusive tips and tricks, this go-to guide will help you every step of the way…as you create a home network that does more and runs perfectly!
- Quickly set up networks, user accounts, devices, and storage
- Add any computer to your network: Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mac, or Linux
- Efficiently share folders, files, and digital media
- Set up passwords and users and protect your sensitive information
- Reliably automate backups, so you never lose an important file
- Centrally manage all your storage, so you never have to buy more than you need
- Stream and share your digital images, audio, and video–even on your Xbox 360 or other devices
- Use Home Server’s built-in web server to create powerful, flexible websites
- Use Windows SharePoint Foundation to help everyone coordinate their busy lives
- Automatically apply up-to-date security fixes to all your Windows computers
- Remotely access your content from any Internet-connected computer–safely and securely
- Use Home Server power tools, including Local Group Policy Editor, Computer Management snap-ins, and scripting
- Efficiently monitor, maintain, tune, and troubleshoot Windows Home Server
Microsoft Windows Home Server 2011 Unleashed is published by Sams and hits the streets on April 9th at $49.99. Amazon have the book heavily discounted now at $29.61, or if you’re in the UK, £31.44. Thanks to J Martj for the tip.
