WHS Vail Preview

Want to know more about Windows Home Server Vail? The all-new version of WHS v2 has just hit the preview stage and We Got Served is loving it! You can find a huge preview of all of Vail’s new features here in our Vail Preview Deep Dives, as well as walkthroughs, top tips and a couple of hidden secrets revealed along the way! Over at WGS Forums, thousands of experts and enthusiasts are sharing their thoughts on Vail – why not join them?

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The WGS team have poured over every inch of Windows Home Server Vail to bring you the lowdown on what’s new, what’s hot and what to expect when you load up Vail on your test server.Over at WGS Forums, our dedicated Vail Preview forums cover discussion and support across a huge range of topics. Whether you’ve uncovered an issue, need a workaround, or just want to share your thoughts on the preview, you can discuss with thousands of fellow enthusiasts and experts.
Welcome to Windows Server Code Name “Vail” Preview Refresh

What to expect in the new version of Windows Home Server. [Updated]

Add-ins and Online Catalog

Discuss Windows Home Server Vail Add-ins and the Online Catalog

What’s New in Windows Home Server”Vail”?

Check out the new features that you’re going to love in WHS v2. [Updated]

Computer and Server Backup

Discuss your experiences with Computer and Server Backup in Vail.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview Refresh: Hardware Requirements

If you want to be a part of the preview, you’ll need the right kit. Find out what’s needed. [Updated]

General Discussion

General discussion on the next version of Windows Home Server.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview: Installation Deep Dive

We Got Served’s step by step walk through the Vail installation. [Updated]

Hardware

Discuss the hardware you’re using for Vail and any issues you’re experiencing.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview: Launchpad Deep Dive

Find out all about the new Windows Home Server Launchpad. [Updated]

Installation

Having issues installing Windows Home Server Vail Preview? Discuss them here.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview: Dashboard Deep Dive

Discover what’s new in the Vail Dashboard. [Updated]

Media Sharing and Streaming

If you’re loving or hating media streaming and sharing in Vail, let us know here.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview: Client and Server Backup Deep Dive

Your guide to client and server (that’s right, server) backup in WHS v2. [Updated]

Networking

If you’re struggling with your Windows Home Server Vail network, then you can find help here.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview: Shared Folders and Hard Drives Deep Dive

How to manage your folders and hard drives in Vail. [Updated]

Remote Access

Discuss remote access in Windows Home Server Code Name Vail.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview: User Management and Security Deep Dive

WGS goes deep on user management and security settings.

Shared Folders and Hard Drives

Use this forum to discuss storage and shared folders in Windows Home Server Vail.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview: Remote Access

Our mammoth guide to the awesome new remote website and media streaming experience in Windows Home Server.

User Management

Discuss how user management works in Vail.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview: Add-ins and The Software Development Kit (SDK)

Find out more about add-ins and extensibility in Vail.

Security

If you’d like to discuss security and Vail, here’s your forum.

Windows Home Server Vail Preview: Log Collector

Found a bug? Report it, with the help of the Vail Log Collector.

Vail Development & SDK

Discuss developing add-ins for Windows Home Server Vail with the Vail SDK.

Installing Vail from a USB Flash Drive

Configure a USB hard drive for a headless or unattended install. Set and forget!

Selecting the Right Processor for Windows Home Server Vail

With new media streaming and transcoding features available, what processor should you select for your Vail server?