Get Started

If you’re new to the world of home servers, and want to get to grips with the basics, our series of Get Started articles is place to, well, get started! The series will continue to build as we take beginners through an introduction to home servers, all the way through selecting hardware, building a home server, installing and configuring the operating system, right through to getting the most out of your home server in day to day usage.

Check out the links below and get started with your home server!

Part 1: What is a Home Server?

Part 2: Build Your Own Home Server

Part 3: Install and Configure Windows Home Server

Part 4: Install the Windows Home Server Connector

Part 5: Set Up a User Account in Windows Home Server

Part 6: Add a Shared Folder to Windows Home Server

Part 7: Configure Excluded Folders in Windows Home Server Backup

Part 8: Find and Install Windows Home Server Add-ins

Part 9: Configure Windows Home Server Remote Access