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advanced network configuration, 236 • Symbols • Anonymous Logon, 124 + Add icon, 62, 86 Antivirus Out of Date warning, 330 Apple DRM, 101 iPods, 108 • A • iTunes, 110–111 Macs, 17 AAC audio files, 101 Application filter, 283 Access Denied errors, 84 applications access permissions, 83–84, 87, 89–90, ActiveX control, 190 117, 278 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Acronis True Image, 256 (DHCP), 187 ActiveX control program, 190 Home Computer Restore Add a Hard Drive Wizard, 299, 311 burning from , 238–239 Add a Printer Wizard, 286 overview, 229–230 Add a Shared Folder dialog box, 86–87, 116 restoring hard drive, 231–238 Add Folder dialog box, 104–105, 108 restrictions, 230–231 Add Photo to Gallery dialog box, 156 LogMeIn, 199 Add to Library dialog box, 104–106 Program Launcher, 334 Add User Account dialog box, 62 RebuildPrimary, 314, 316 adding hard drives Windows Safely Remove Hardware, 234 external, 300–302 Are you sure? dialog box, 104 internal, 297–300 AskWoody.com, 5 knowing when, 294–297 Risk network health reports, 273 overview, 293–294 audio files, 101, 108–109, 131 add-ins Automatic Backup Management, 222 finding, 339 automatic backups, 208 installation files, 307 Automatic File Backup, 214 installing/uninstalling, 332–334 automatic updating feature, 51–52 Add-Ins folder, 332 dialog box, 47, 156 Administrator account COPYRIGHTEDAutoPlay MATERIAL notification, 261 accessibility, 277 AVG Free, 330 automatically generated user folder, 79 changing passwords, 71–73 if user name already exists, 61 versus Limited account, 60 • B • logging on, 280–281 Remote Access, 191 Backup Configuration Wizard, 220–221 WHS interference, 56 Backup Details dialog box, 243 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 342

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Backup Error warning, 325–326 RDP backup locations, 19 attaching printers with, 283–286 Backup Now dialog box, 324 logging on with, 280–282 Backup Server Error warning, 326–327 restoring previous versions of shared backup session process, 210–211 files with, 286–290 Backup Status and Configuration broadband, 40 window, 216 broken hard drives Backup Warning, 323–324, 325 overview, 308–309 backups. See also Home Computer Restore primary, 309, 313–318 program; restoring files secondary, 309–313 automatic, 208 Browse for Folder dialog box, 107 changing , 223–224 buttons changing /stop times, 218–219 Create New Folder Pair, 119–120 checking current status, 224–227 Delete From Library Only radio choosing files, 220–222 button, 104 conflicting programs, 216–217 Library, 103 defining locations, 19 Load Drivers, 33 error messages, 224 Preview, 122 external drives, 259–260 Properties, 109 Folder Duplication, 91, 212–213, 257–258 Start, 35 laptops, 20, 211 Start Rip, 109 large, 324 Upload/Download, 189 mapping out storage, 256–257 Welcome arrow, 35, 49 on network computers, 208–212 buttons, KORVUE, Enable Account, 66 offsite of shared files, 258–264 overview, 10–11, 207–208, 255 removing folders, 220 saving old, 222–224 • C • shadow copies, 214 C: drive (SYS), 309, 315 /Hibernate modes, 211 cables television programs, 126–127 crossover, 22 timing, 218–219 LAN , 214–215 length, 26, 231 Windows XP, 215 Wake on LAN capability, 336–337 bad sectors, 258 Camera Wizard, 149–150 Balancing Storage line, 92 cameras, 148–152, 156–159 Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), 29–30 capitalization, 62 Berlind, David, 101 Change Password dialog box, 72, 306 BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), 29–30 checkboxes blades, 133 Enable Folder Duplication, 87, 92, 99, 117 Blivet condition, 304 Enable Remote Access for this User, 62 booting from CD, 29 Use Error Correction, 109 breaking into server Chicken Little messages, 321 deciding to, 278–280 Choose File dialog box, 195 overview, 277 Choose Folders dialog box, 220–221 permanent IP addresses, 290–292 Churchill, Philip, 264 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 343

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Click Here to Add Items to the Library link, 104 • D • clusters, 210 D: drive (DATA), 232, 309, 315 columns DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Servers), Description, 88–89 169, 177 Duplication, 88–89, 92–93, 99 Deauthorize Computer dialog box, 111 Name, 88 Defender, 322, 323 Status, 88–89, 99 Delete From Library Only radio button, 104 Used Space, 88–89 deleting shared folders, 85 CompletePC Backup, 215, 256 Description column, 88–89 Computers tab, 184 Devices tab, 108 configuring DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration routers, 171–176 Protocol) program, 187 WHS, 49–54 dialog boxes Connect to server dialog box, Add a Shared Folder, 86–87, 116 68–69, 78–79, 100 Add Folder, 104–105, 108 Connection Disabled status, 201 Add Photo to Gallery, 156 Connection Options panel, 201 Add to Library, 104–106 Connector CD, 17–19, 30, 39–49 Add User Account, 62 Connector Software CD. See Connector CD Are you sure?, 104 Console, Windows Home Server, AutoPlay, 47, 156 99, 115–116 Backup Details, 243 controlling shared folders from, 84–90 Backup Now, 324 getting into with Remote Access, 197–199 Browse for Folder, 107 launching programs from, 334–335 Change Password, 72, 306 overview, 16–18 Choose File, 195 setting up, 17 Choose Folders, 220–221 Content Restriction, Annulment, and Connect to server, 68–69, 78–79, 100 Protection (C.R.A.P.), 101, 110–111, Create New Folder Pair, 119–120 113, 125–126 Deauthorize Computer, 111 Contribute option, 121 Folder Options controlling WHS, 16–19 Windows Vista, 46–47 cookie-crumb navigation system, 193 Windows XP, 43 cooling, 24, 26 Home Network Health, 325 C.R.A.P. (Content Restriction, Annulment, Import Settings, 157, 158 and Protection), 101, 110–111, 113, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), 292 125–126 Local Area Connection Properties, 291 crash logs, 53 My Pictures Screen Saver Options, 153–154 Create New Folder Pair button, 119–120 New Windows Home Server Found, Create New Folder Pair dialog box, 119–120 44–45, 48–49 Critical network health reports, 273 Options, 107–108 crossover cables, 22 Properties, 83, 92 currency settings, 34 Properties for Guest, 66 Customer Experience Improvement Remote Desktop Connection, 281 Program, 52, 119 Settings, 275 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 344

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dialog boxes (continued) FAT-formatted, 20 Update Password, 70–71 hard Upload, 195 adding, 293–302 User Access Control, 73 backing up, 11 User Accounts, 73 broken, 308–318 View Backups, 232–233 disk management, 12–13 dial-up Internet connections, 23, 40 eSATA, 25, 297 Digital Lifestyle site, The, 124 external, 259–263, 297, 300–302 Digital Rights Management (DRM), failed, error messages, 328 101, 110–111, 113, 125–126 Folder Duplication, 90–93, 98–99, 117, Disk Manager, 237, 278 141, 208, 212–213, 257–258, 309 disks, hard heat sensitivity, 24 adding, 293–302 media file space, 98, 117 backing up, 11 MTBF rates, 296 broken, 308–318 multiple, 24, 31 disk management, 12–13 replacing, 229, 231 eSATA, 25, 297 restoring, 231–238 external, 259–263, 297, 300–302 retiring, 302–304 failed, error messages, 328 speed, 297 Folder Duplication, 90–93, 98–99, 117, USB, 24, 31 141, 208, 212–213, 257–258, 309 NTFS-formatted, 20 heat sensitivity, 24 speed of, 297 media file space, 98, 117 thumb, 20 MTBF rates, 296 DRM (Digital Rights Management), multiple, 24, 31 101, 110–111, 113, 125–126 replacing, 229, 231 duplicating shared folders, 90–93 restoring, 231–238 Duplication column, 88–89, 92–93, 99 retiring, 302–304 dust, 26 speed, 297 DVD drives, 23, 29 USB, 24, 31 DVR-MS files, 113–114, 118, 127, 132 Display Properties panel, 153 Dynamic Domain Name Servers Dixon, Ian, 124 (DDNS), 169, 177 Domain Name Servers, 177 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name Setup Wizard, 178 (DHCP) program, 187 domain names, 176–179 Dommermuth, Christoph, 339 downloading files with Remote Access, 196–197 • E • SyncToy, 118–119 eMusic.com, 111 Drive Extender, 256, 293 Enable Account button, 66 drive speed, 297 Enable Folder Duplication checkbox, drivers, Windows 2003, 23, 30 87, 92, 99, 117 drives Enable Remote Access for this User DATA (D: drive), 232, 309, 315 checkbox, 62 Drive Extender, 256, 293 End User License Agreement (EULA), DVD, 23, 29 34, 44, 47–48, 118, 125 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 345

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error log file, 283 required Windows versions, 20–21 error messages, 328 setting up, 165–169, 169–171, 171–176, error reporting feature, 53 176–179, 179–182, 182–185, 185–188 errors Sleep mode, 200 Access Denied, 84 Windows XP versions, 42 Use Error Correction checkbox, 109 working with home network’s eSATA (external SATA), 25, 297 computers, 199–204 Ethernet, 25 shadow-, 21 EULA (End User License Agreement), file name extensions, 43, 46 34, 44, 47–48, 118, 125 files Explorer. See browser; .msi, 332 Windows Explorer add-in installation, 307 external hard drives audio, 101, 108–109, 131 adding, 300–302 changing in Windows Explorer, 278, 334 for backups, 259–263 choosing for backup, 220–222 enclosures, 297 downloading with Remote Access, 196–197 external IP addresses, 171 DVR-MS, 113–114, 118, 127, 132 external SATA (eSATA), 25, 297 log, 283 media Folder Duplication, 98–99 hard drive space, 98, 117 • F • moving, 98 fans, 24 organizing with shared folders, 76–77 FAT-formatted drives, 20 previous versions, 21–22 features restoring automatic updating, 51–52 backups, 212, 242–246 error reporting, 53 overview, 10–11, 241 previous versions. See also shadow with RDP, 286–290 copies shared folders, 246–253 versus Folder Duplication, 91 retrieving from Recycle Bin, 211, 242 overview, 21–22, 208, 214 ripping, 107–109 Windows Vista, 250–253 ripping to server, 107–109 Windows XP, 246–250 shadow, 211 Remote Access shared accessing shared folders, 192–197 offsite backup of, 258–264 changing page with Whiist, 335 restoring previous versions connection options, 204 with RDP, 286–290 cookie-crumb navigation system, 193 system log, 283 getting into Console, 197–199 uploading with Remote Access, 194–196 home page, 181 video, 101, 131 interface, 189 Filmstrip View option, 147 logging on to WHS remotely, 190–192 filters logon page, 192 Application, 283 new users, 63 Home Server, 283 overview, 14–15, 19 Security, 283 passwords, 56, 58, 72 System, 283 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 346

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filters, log file, 283 Software, 76–77, 80–82, 99 finding shared folders, 77–80 TempRec, 123 Firefox, 190 Users, 77, 79–83, 90 FireWire-connections, 31 Videos, 77, 80–82, 98–100, 106 flashing BIOS, 30 box, 108 Flickr, 337 Formatting Hard Drives panel, 34–35 Folder Duplication, 90–93, 98–99, 117, 141, Forsyth, Dan, 334 208, 212–213, 257–258, 309 FTP servers, 14 Folder Options dialog box Full access permission level, 83–84, 117 Windows Vista, 46–47 Full Screen option, 203 Windows XP, 43 folders. See also files creating subfolders, 81 Folder Options dialog box • G • Windows Vista, 46–47 General tab, 83 Windows XP, 43 Generic , 233 Music, 76, 80–82, 98–100, 102–104, Grant, Andrew, 335 106–107, 109 Green Button site, The, 124 My Music, 98, 100 Green network health reports, 268 My Pictures, 153 Guest account, 56, 65–67, 78–79, 99, 133 My Videos, 98, 100 Photos, 76, 80–82, 99, 141, 146 pre-defined, 11 Public, 76, 80–82, 99 • H • Public\Public Music, 98, 100 hard drives Public\Public Videos, 98, 100 adding, 293–302 Recorded TV, 115–117, 120, 125 backing up, 11 shared broken access, 56, 63–64, 80–84, 193 overview, 308–309 characteristics of, 88–89 primary, 309, 313–318 controlling access to, 80–84 secondary, 309–313 controlling from Console, 84–90 disk management, 12–13 duplicating, 90–93 eSATA, 25, 297 finding, 77–80 external Folder Duplication, 212–213, 257–258 adding, 300–302 Guest account, 67 for backups, 259–263 linking to, 19 enclosures, 297 media, 19, 97–111, 115–117 failed, error messages, 328 modifying, 279 Folder Duplication, 90–93, 98–99, 117, 141, navigation buttons, 194 208, 212–213, 257–258, 309 offsite backups of, 258–264 heat sensitivity, 24 organizing files with, 76–77 media file space, 98, 117 overview, 11–12, 75–76 MTBF rates, 296 Photos, 144–154, 155–161 multiple, 24, 31 Remote Access, 192–197 replacing, 229, 231 restoring files, 246–253 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 347

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restoring, 231–238 Import Settings dialog box, 157, 158 retiring, 302–304 Installation DVD, 30, 32, 314–315 speed, 297 installing USB, 24, 31 add-ins, 332–334 hardware requirements, 22–24, 29 . Framework, 44 headless computers, 16 two servers on one network, 42 headless servers, 277 WHS software, 27–36 Healthy network health reports, 273 need for, 28–29 heat, 24, 26 overview, 27–28 histograms, 85 preparing for, 29–31 Holloway, Ed, 336 preparing network for, 39–42 Home Computer Restore program Windows Vista, 46–49 burning CD from server, 238–239 Windows XP, 42–45 overview, 229–230 Windows Vista temporarily, 30 restoring hard drive, 231–238 internal hard drives, 297–300 restrictions, 230–231 Internet connection speed, 25, 40 Home Network Health dialog box, 325 Internet Explorer browser Home Network Health reports. See also Remote Access feature, 190, 196, 198, Network Health Indicator 200–204 fixing problems, 272–275 Trusted Sites zone, 198 health assessment categories, 271–272 Internet Protocol (IP) addresses Network Health Indicator, 268–270 external, 171 overview, 15, 267–268 finding, 173 Windows XP, 20 giving server permanent, 290–292 Home Server filter, 283 whatismyipaddress.com, 176 home server names, 34, 49–51 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box, 292 Hotmail addresses, 177–178 Internet service providers (ISPs), 184 How to Create a Strong Password link, 73 IP (Internet Protocol) addresses HP MediaSmart Servers, 27 external, 171 hubs. See also routers finding, 173 USB, 24 giving server permanent, 290–292 whatismyipaddress.com, 176 iPods, 108 ISPs (Internet service providers), 184 • I • iTunes, 110–111 icons + Add, 62, 86 Network, 121 Network Critical, 295 • K • Shared Folders, 86, 92, 99, 116 Keep My Password on the Home Server Shared Folders on Server, 77–78, 80–82, option, 70 88, 100, 103–104, 125, 251 Keep My Password on This Computer User Accounts, 72 option, 70 Windows Home Server Console, 118 keyboard settings, 34 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 348

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Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) • L • rates, 296 LAN cables media length, 26, 231 photos, 141–161 Wake on LAN capability, 336–337 overview, 141 laptops shared Photos folder, 144–154, 155–161 backups, 20, 211, 323 uploading to Flickr with PhotoSync, 337 WHS on, 20, 29 Windows tools, 142–144 Library button, 103 television programs Limited account, 60, 71 backing up recorded, 19, 126–127 links Guest account, 99 Click Here to Add Items to the overview, 113–115 Library, 104 storing on server, 115–117, 118–123, How to Create a Strong Password, 73 124–125, 125–126 Linksys WRT54G routers, 175 360 Linux PCs, 17 accessing media files, 114–115 Live Hotmail addresses, 177–178 Guest account, 65, 99 Live ID, 177–178 overview, 129–131 Live Photo Gallery, 143 playing with WHS, 131–136 Load Additional Storage Drivers panel, 32 streaming media, 16 Load Drivers button, 33 using Media Center PCs LobsterTunes, 338–339 to stream to, 137–140 Local Area Connection Properties Media blades, 133–134 dialog box, 291 Media Center, 113–127, 130, 137–140, log file, 283 246–250. See also Windows XP logging on Media Center automatically, 61 Media Center Extenders, 130, 138. See also with RDP, 280–282 Xbox 360 remotely, 190–192, 201–204 media files LogMeIn program, 199 Folder Duplication, 98–99 logon accounts hard drive space, 98, 117 adding new users, 60–64 moving, 98 Guest account, 65–67 Media Library Sharing, 97, 114, 132 overview, 55–57 Media Player passwords setting up to play from Music folder, changing, 71–73 102–106 policies, 57–59 setting up to rip music, 107–109 synchronization, 68–71 television programs, 114, 125–126 Logon Name box, 62 versions, 103 logon names. See user names media streaming. See streaming media lost passwords, 306–308 medium password policies, 57–58 memory requirements, 23 messages. See also error messages Access Denied, 84 • M • Chicken Little, 321 , 47 Macs, 17 M4P video files, 101 management, disk, 12–13 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 349

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Microsoft Passport, 177–178 networks (workgroups) ’s Customer Experience backups, 208–212 Improvement Program, 52 configuring WHS, 49–54 Mike’s Digital Home blog, 124 connection backup warning, 323 Miller, Richard, 124 installing two servers on, 42 mirroring backup data, 11, 90 installing WHS Connector mobile phones, streaming on Windows Vista machines, 46–49 media to, 338–339 on Windows XP machines, 42–45 monitoring networks, 271 overview, 39 moving media files, 98 preparing for WHS installation, 39–42 MP3 audio files, 101, 108–109, 131 Remote Access, 199–204 MP4 video files, 101 requirements, 22, 39 MPG video files, 131 sharing music on, 110–111 .msi files, 332 size of, 20, 40 MSN Hotmail addresses, 177–178 visibility of PCs on, 40 MSN Passport, 177–178 New Installation option, 34, 316 MSN.com accounts, 177–178 new users, 60–64 MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) New Windows Home Server Found dialog rates, 296 box (wizard panel), 44–45, 48–49 multimedia. See photos; shared folders; No spyware protection warning, 322–323 television programs; Xbox 360 None access permission level, 83–84 Music folder, 76, 80–82, 98–100, 102–104, Norton , 256 106–107, 109 Nouwens, Marcel, 336 music sharing, 97–111 NTBackup, 256 My Music folder, 98, 100 NTFS-formatted drives, 20 My Pictures folder, 153 My Pictures Screen Saver Options dialog box, 153–154 My Pictures Slideshow option, 153 • O • My Videos folder, 98, 100 offsite backups of shared files, 258–264 online backup providers, 263–264 options Contribute, 121 • N • Filmstrip View, 147 Name column, 88 Full Screen, 203 names. See also shared folders; user Keep My Password on the Home Server, 70 names Keep My Password on This Computer, 70 domain, 176–179 My Pictures Slideshow, 153 home server, 34, 49–51 New Installation, 34, 316 .NET Framework, 18, 42, 44 Options dialog box, 107–108 .NET Passport, 177–178 Password Hint, 307 Network Critical icon, 295 Show Hidden Files and Folders Network Health Indicator. See also Home Windows Vista, 46–47 Network Health reports Windows XP, 43 overview, 268–270 Update Password, 118 warnings, 321–330 View, 146 Network icon, 121 Options dialog box, 107–108 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 350

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ports • P • blocked by ISPs, 184 panels configuring routers, 171 Connection Options, 201 PowerToys, 123 Display Properties, 153 Preview button, 122 Formatting Hard Drives, 34–35 previous versions feature. See also shadow Load Additional Storage Drivers, 32 copies Photos on Server Properties, 148 versus Folder Duplication, 91 Remote Desktop Connection, 281–282 overview, 21–22, 208, 214 Select an Installation Type, 33 Windows Vista, 250–253 View Backups, 226 Windows XP, 246–250 Passport, Microsoft, 177–178 Previous Versions tab, 288–289 Password Hint option, 307 primary hard drives, 309, 313–318 passwords printers, 283–286 changing, 71–73, 313 product keys, 17, 34 Guest account, 65–67 Program Launcher program, 334 hints, 51 programs. See also television programs lost, 306–308 ActiveX control, 190 most common, 59 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol playing music and, 102–103 (DHCP), 187 policies, 57–59, 72 Home Computer Restore shared folders, 80–81, 85–86 burning CD from server, 238–239 strong, 51, 59–60 overview, 229–230 synchronizing, 56–57, 68–71, 328 restoring hard drive, 231–238 Passwords do not match warning, 329 restrictions, 230–231 Passwords pane, 57–58 LogMeIn, 199 PCI cards, 297 Program Launcher, 334 permanent domain names, 176–179 RebuildPrimary, 314, 316 permission levels Windows Safely Remove Hardware, 234 Full access, 83–84, 117 Properties button, 109 None access, 83–84 Properties dialog box, 83, 92 Read access, 83–84, 99, 102, 117, 247, 251 Properties for Guest dialog box, 66 permissions, shared folder, 80–84, 89–90 Public folder, 76, 80–82, 99 phones, streaming media to, 338–339 Public\Public Music folder, 98, 100 Photo Gallery, 155 Public\Public Videos folder, 98, 100 photos, 141–161 overview, 141 shared Photos folder • R • Windows Vista, 155–161 Windows XP, 144–154 RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive uploading to Flickr with PhotoSync, 337 Disks) technology, 13, 91 Windows tools, 142–144 RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) Photos folder, 76, 80–82, 99, 141, 144–161 attaching printers with, 283–286 Photos on Server Properties panel, 148 logging on with, 280–282 PhotoSync, 337 restoring previous versions of shared portforward.com, 174 files with, 286–290 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 351

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Read access permission level, 83–84, 99, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 102, 117, 247, 251 attaching printers with, 283–286 read-only access, 81 logging on with, 280–282 read-write access, 81, 100 restoring previous versions of shared RebuildPrimary program, 314, 316 files with, 286–290 recorded television. See television Remove a Hard Drive Wizard, 302 programs repairing broken hard drives, 308–318 Recorded TV folder, 115–117, 120, 125 primary, 309, 313–318 recovering lost passwords, 306–308 secondary, 309, 310–313 Recycle Bin, 211, 242 reports, health. See Home Network Health Red network health reports, 268 reports Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks Restore CD, 30 (RAID) technology, 13, 91 Restore Computer Wizard, 236–237 Remote Access feature Restore Wizard, 235–236 accessing shared folders, 192–197 restoring files changing page with Whiist, 335 backups, 212, 242–246 connection options, 204 overview, 10–11, 241 cookie-crumb navigation system, 193 with RDP, 286–290 getting into Console, 197–199 shared folders home page, 181 Windows Vista, 250–253 interface, 189 Windows XP, 246–250 logging on to WHS remotely, 190–192 retiring hard drives, 302–304 logon page, 192 Rip Music to This Location box, 107 new users, 63 Rip tab, 107–109 overview, 14–15, 19 ripping music files, 107–109 passwords, 56, 58, 72 Rogers, Ian, 101 required Windows versions, 20–21 Router Configuration Details checklist, 172 setting up routers configuring router, 171–176 configuring, 171–176 connecting for first , 182–185 Linksys WRT54G, 175 difficulties with, 185–188 multiple, 176 establishing permanent domain portforward.com, 174 name, 176–179 requirements, 22, 25, 26, 40 finalizing, 179–182 wireless, 186–187 overview, 165–169 server setup, 169–171 Sleep mode, 200 Windows XP versions, 42 • S • working with home network’s saved backups, 222–224 computers, 199–204 SBS (Small Business Server), 1–2 Remote Assistance, 199–200 SBS (Windows Small Business Server), 1–2 remote controls, 126 Schulte, Bastian, 339 Remote Desktop Connection dialog screen savers, 153–154, 159–161 box, 281 screens Remote Desktop Connection Full Screen option, 203 panels, 281–282 setup, 41 Welcome, 61 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 352

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secondary hard drives, 309–313 finalizing, 179–182 sectors overview, 165–169 bad, 258 server setup, 169–171 security Windows Home Server Console, 17 logon accounts Player, 102–109 adding new users, 60–64 settings Guest account, 65–67 currency, 34 overview, 55–57 Import Settings dialog box, 157, 158 passwords, 57–59, 68–71, 71–73 keyboard, 34 passwords time, 34 changing, 71–73, 313 user access, 83–84, 87, 89–90, 117, 278 Guest account, 65–67 Settings dialog box, 275 hints, 51 Settings icon, 57 lost, 306–308 setup screen, 41 most common, 59 Setup Wizard, 315 playing music and, 102–103 shadow copies. See also previous policies, 57–59, 72 versions feature shared folders, 80–81, 85–86 overview, 21–22, 214 strong, 51, 59–60 Windows Vista, 250–253 synchronizing, 56–57, 68–71, 328 Windows XP, 246–250 permission levels shadow-copy feature, 21 Full access, 83–84, 117 shared files None access, 83–84 offsite backup of, 258–264 Read access, 83–84, 99, 102, 117, 247, 251 restoring previous versions user names with RDP, 286–290 adding, 62–64 shared folders capitalization, 63 access, 56, 63–64, 80–84, 193 number of, 20 characteristics of, 88–89 playing music and, 100 controlling access to, 80–84 shared, 60 controlling from Console, 84–90 synchronizing passwords, 68–69 duplicating, 90–93 Security filter, 283 finding, 77–80 security updates, 44 Folder Duplication, 212–213, 257–258 Select an Installation Type panel, 33 Guest account, 67 Server Caution page, 317 linking to, 19 Server Reinstallation, 313 media, 19, 97–111, 115–117 Server Storage Health Indicators, 327 modifying, 279 servers, defined, 27 navigation buttons, 194 service packs, 44 offsite backups of, 258–264 setting up organizing files with, 76–77 Remote Access feature overview, 11–12, 75–76 configuring router, 171–176 Photos connecting for first time, 182–185 Windows Vista, 155–161 difficulties with, 185–188 Windows XP, 144–154 establishing permanent domain Remote Access, 192–197 name, 176–179 restoring files, 246–253 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 353

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Shared Folders icon, 86, 92, 99, 116 General, 83 Shared Folders on Server icon, 77–78, Previous Versions, 288–289 80–82, 88, 100, 103–104, 125, 251 Rip, 107–109 Shared Folders tab, 184 Shared Folders, 184 Shared Photos folder, 142 User Access, 83 Show Hidden Files and Folders option User Accounts, 62, 66, 99 Windows Vista, 46–47 Task Scheduler, 217 Windows XP, 43 TCP/IP (Internet Protocol) dialog box, 292 Single Instance Storage, 210 television programs Sleep mode, 200 backing up recorded, 19, 126–127 Small Business Server (SBS), 1–2 Guest account, 99 Software folder, 76–77, 80–82, 99 overview, 113–115 spyware, 323 storing on server Standard account, 60, 71 creating shared folder, 115–117 Start button, unresponsive, 35 moving to server, 118–123 Start Rip button, 109 recording TV directly to server, 124–125 Status column, 88–89, 99 viewing, 125–126 Storage Status, Failing Hard Drive TempRec folders, 123 warning, 328–329 Test Media Connection check, 135 Storage Status, Not Enough Room thumb drives, 20 warning, 327–328 time settings, 34 storage, WHS, 256–257 timing, backup, 211–212, 218–219 straightforward backup, 208 TiVo, 338 streaming media Tom’s Hardware, 25 overview, 16, 97 torrents, 336 to phone with LobsterTunes, 338–339 Trusted Sites zone, 198 to TiVo, 338 TweakUI PowerToy, 61 with WebGuide, 337–338 to Xbox 360, 137–140 strong password policies, 57–58 subfolders, 81 • U • switches. See routers uninstalling add-ins, 332–334 synchronizing passwords, 56–57, 68–71, 328 uninterrupted power supplies SyncToy, 118–125, 263 (UPSs), 24, 26 SYS (C: drive), 309, 315 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), 173, 187 System filter, 283 Unix PCs, 17 system health. See Home Network Health Update Password dialog box, 70–71 reports Update Password line, 69–70 system log files, 283 Update Password option, 118 Point, 215 updates are ready warning, 329 updating BIOS, 30 Upload dialog box, 195 Upload/Download button, 189 • T • uploading tabs files with Remote Access, 194–196 Computers, 184 photos to Flickr with PhotoSync, 337 Devices, 108 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), 173, 187 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 354

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UPSs (uninterrupted power backup tools, 214–215 supplies), 24, 26 changing passwords in, 73 URGE site, 103, 109 checking updates, 270 USB hard drives, 24, 31 connector software, 40 USB hubs, 24 health report feature, 15, 20 USB key drives, 108 installing temporarily, 30 USB 2 controllers, 25 Photo Gallery, 143 Use Error Correction checkbox, 109 Photos screen saver, 160–161 Used Space column, 88–89 previous versions feature, 21–22, 215, 288 User Access Control dialog box, 73 Recorded TV folder, 120 user access settings, 83–84, 87, removing redundant backup 89–90, 117, 278 programs, 216 User Access tab, 83 restoring shared folder files, 250–253 User Account Control message, 47 shadow-copy feature, 21, 215 user accounts. See logon accounts shared Photos folder, 155–161 User Accounts dialog box, 73 slideshows, 159 User Accounts icon, 72 spyware warnings, 323 User Accounts tab, 62, 66, 99 SyncToy, 118 user names Welcome screen, 61 adding, 62–64 WHS installation on, 46–49 capitalization, 63 Vista Business number of, 20 Previous Versions tab, 252 playing music and, 100 Remote Access feature, 181 shared, 60 Remote Assistance, 200 synchronizing passwords, 68–69 restoring shared folders, 250–253 users. See also logon accounts shadow-copy feature, 21, 211 changing/deleting, 279 Vista Enterprise new, 60–64 Previous Versions tab, 252 Users folder, 77, 79–83, 90 Remote Access feature, 181 uTorrent, 336 Remote Assistance, 200 restoring shared folders, 250–253 shadow-copy feature, 21, 211 Vista Home Basic • V • Automatic File Backup, 215 video files, 101, 131. See also shared previous versions feature, folders 22, 216, 280, 287 Videos folder, 77, 80–82, 98–100, 106 Remote Assistance, 200 View Backups dialog box, 232–233 restoring shared folders, 246, 251 View Backups panel, 226 Vista Home Premium View options, 146 previous versions feature, visibility of network computers, 40 22, 216, 280, 287 Vista Remote Assistance, 200 accounts, 56, 60, 61 restoring shared folders, 246, 251 antivirus out-of-date warning, 330 Vista Ultimate Automatic File Backup, 214 Previous Versions tab, 252 automatic updating feature, 52 Remote Access feature, 181 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 355

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Remote Assistance, 200 Windows Home Computer Restore CD, 229 restoring shared folders, 250–253 Windows Home Server (WHS) shadow-copy feature, 21, 211 computer needs, 24–26 Vogon International, 13 control of, 16–19 forum, 327 functions of, 10–16 hardware requirements, 22–24 • W • Home Page, 181 Wake on LAN capability, 336–337 installing, 27–36 Walsh, Terry, 339 limitations of, 19–22 warnings overview, 1–5, 9–10 Antivirus Out of Date, 330 positioning in home or office, 26 Backup Error, 325–326 Windows Home Server CD. See Backup Server Error, 326–327 Connector CD Backup Warning, 323–324, 325 Windows Home Server Connector. See also No spyware protection, 322–323 Connector CD Passwords do not match, 329 installing Storage Status, Failing Hard Drive, Windows Vista, 46–49 328–329 Windows XP, 42–45 Storage Status, Not Enough Room, Windows Home Server Console, 327–328 99, 115–116 updates are ready, 329 controlling shared folders from, 84–90 weak password policies, 57–58 getting into with Remote Access, 197–199 WebGuide, 125, 337–338 launching programs from, 334–335 Web-security certificates, 191 overview, 16–18 Welcome arrow button, 35, 49 setting up, 17 Welcome screen, 61 Windows Home Server Console icon, 118 Whiist, 335 Windows Home Server Console WHS (Windows Home Server) screen, 64, 82 computer needs, 24–26 Windows Home Server Drivers For Restore control of, 16–19 folder, 234 forum, 327 Windows Live Hotmail addresses, 177–178 functions of, 10–16 Windows Live ID, 177–178 hardware requirements, 22–24 Windows Live Photo Gallery, 143 Home Page, 181 , 113–127 installing, 27–36 limitations of, 19–22 setting up to play from Music folder, overview, 1–5, 9–10 102–106 positioning in home or office, 26 setting up to rip music, 107–109 Windows 2003 drivers, 23, 30 television programs, 114, 125–126 Windows Defender, 322, 323 versions, 103 Windows Explorer Windows photo tools, 142–144 automatic updating, 52 Windows Preinstallation Environment changing files in, 278, 334 (WinPE), 235 View settings, 142 Windows Remote Desktop Connection, 198, 281–282 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 356

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Windows Safely Remove Hardware Windows Vista Home Premium program, 234 previous versions feature, 22, 216, 280, 287 Windows Small Business Server (SBS), 1–2 Remote Assistance, 200 Windows Vista restoring shared folders, 246, 251 accounts, 56, 60, 61 Windows Vista Ultimate antivirus out-of-date warning, 330 Previous Versions tab, 252 Automatic File Backup, 214 Remote Access feature, 181 automatic updating feature, 52 Remote Assistance, 200 backup tools, 214–215 restoring shared folders, 250–253 changing passwords in, 73 shadow-copy feature, 21, 211 checking updates, 270 Windows XP connector software, 40 accounts, 56, 60, 61 health report feature, 15, 20 antivirus out-of-date warning, 330 installing temporarily, 30 automatic updating feature, 52 Photo Gallery, 143 AutoPlay notification, 149 Photos screen saver, 160–161 backups, 215 previous versions feature, 21–22, 215, 288 changing passwords in, 72–73 Recorded TV folder, 120 connector software, 40 removing redundant backup drivers, 30 programs, 216 Home Network Health reports, 15, 20 restoring shared folder files, 250–253 NTBackup, 215 shadow-copy feature, 21, 215 Picture and Fax Viewer, 143 shared Photos folder, 155–161 Previous Versions feature, 21, 287 slideshows, 159 Recorded TV folder, 120 spyware warnings, 323 removing redundant backup SyncToy, 118 programs, 217 Welcome screen, 61 restoring shared files, 246–250 WHS installation on, 46–49 Service Pack 2, 250 Windows Vista Business shared ***Photos*** folder, 144–154 Previous Versions tab, 252 spyware warnings, 323 Remote Access feature, 181 SyncToy, 118 Remote Assistance, 200 Welcome screen, 61 restoring shared folders, 250–253 WHS installation on, 42–45 shadow-copy feature, 21, 211 Windows Media Player, 103 Windows Vista Enterprise Windows XP Home Previous Versions tab, 252 Remote Access feature, 167, 181 Remote Access feature, 181 Remote Assistance, 200 Remote Assistance, 200 Windows XP Media Center. See also restoring shared folders, 250–253 Media Center shadow-copy feature, 21, 211 Connector CD, 19 Windows Vista Home Basic restoring shared folders, 246 Automatic File Backup, 215 Xbox 360, 129–131, 137 previous versions feature, Windows XP Pro 22, 216, 280, 287 Remote Access feature, 167, 181 Remote Assistance, 200 Remote Assistance, 200 restoring shared folders, 246, 251 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 357

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Windows XP Tablet PC, 181 XP Remote Access feature, 167 accounts, 56, 60, 61 restoring shared folders, 246–250 antivirus out-of-date warning, 330 shadow-copy feature, 214 automatic updating feature, 52 WinPE (Windows Preinstallation AutoPlay notification, 149 Environment), 235 backups, 215 wireless network connections, 22, 40 changing passwords in, 72–73 wizards connector software, 40 Add a Hard Drive, 299, 311 drivers, 30 Add a Printer, 286 Home Network Health reports, 15, 20 Backup Configuration, 220–221 NTBackup, 215 Camera, 149–150 Picture and Fax Viewer, 143 Domain Name Setup, 178 Previous Versions feature, 21, 287 Remove a Hard Drive, 302 Recorded TV folder, 120 Restore, 235–236 removing redundant backup Restore Computer, 236–237 programs, 217 Setup, 315 restoring shared files, 246–250 WMA audio files, 101, 108 Service Pack 2, 250 WMA music, 131 shared ***Photos*** folder, 144–154 WMV video, 101, 131 spyware warnings, 323 workgroups (networks) SyncToy, 118 backups, 208–212 Welcome screen, 61 configuring WHS, 49–54 WHS installation on, 42–45 connection backup warning, 323 Windows Media Player, 103 installing two servers on, 42 XP Home installing WHS Connector Remote Access feature, 167, 181 on Windows Vista machines, 46–49 Remote Assistance, 200 on Windows XP machines, 42–45 XP Media Center. See also Media Center overview, 39 Connector CD, 19 preparing for WHS installation, 39–42 restoring shared folders, 246 Remote Access, 199–204 Xbox 360, 129–131, 137 requirements, 22, 39 XP Pro sharing music on, 110–111 Remote Access feature, 167, 181 size of, 20, 40 Remote Assistance, 200 visibility of PCs on, 40 XP Tablet PC, 181 Remote Access feature, 167 restoring shared folders, 246–250 • X • shadow-copy feature, 214 Xbox 360 accessing media files, 114–115 Guest account, 65, 99 • Y • overview, 129–131 Yellow network health reports, 268 playing with WHS, 131–136 streaming media, 16 using Media Center PCs to stream to, 137–140 32_185926 bindex.qxp 10/17/07 10:50 AM Page 358

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