Windows Home Server is a great platform to backup and share files across your internal network (and even have an external website if you wish), I’ve found it very impressive at backing up client pc’s and being very easy to manage.
This platform is very well served by third parties developing very specific addons, that are easy to add and manage within the home server connector software.
Here are some recommended reading, hints and tips to get started.
Microsoft Windows Home Server Trial Edition
Windows Home Server Trial Edition
A beginners experiences
Setup and installation experience
Adding power management to home server
A great site for addons
Whs Plus
Recommended addons
Lights Out (power management addon)
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