I've come to the realization there's only so many hard drives I can cram in my desktop system, but I need more storage. eSATA isn't an option because I'd also like it to be network accessible.

Microsoft’s original Windows Home Server was both crude and groundbreaking. When it debuted, it had limited hardware support, no 64-bit version, and weak built-in capabilities beyond file and app ...

If you have multiple PCs in your home or small office, you can save time and look professional by storing your documents and media on one PC and using network sharing to access them across all your ...

I'm in the midst of moving my entire server room to be virtualized on ESX/ESXi. I have a new primary file server [amd quad cores, lots of memory, areca card, 12x1tb Hitachi enterprise] that I've ...

In this article, we will explore how to install and configure File Server on Windows Server and install the necessary roles, configure shared folders, manage permission, and ensure security. Suppose ...

Ask most anyone who runs Windows at home what edition of the operating system he or she is using, and odds are you’ll hear a fairly predictable roster of responses: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, ...

Windows Home Server is a respectable first attempt at a software-based, home-oriented network-attached-storage environment. From a full-fledged home server perspective, however, the company missed the ...

According to Microsoft officials, this new solution could solve all of your backup problems and help you immediately restore your entire system to an earlier day if your hard drive dies. CNET ...

Last year whenever people asked me what to use when building a home server, I'd tell them to use Linux or FreeBSD because there was absolutely nothing from Microsoft under a few hundred dollars. There ...

Things don’t always go according to plan when using any networking hardware or software, and Windows Home Server (WHS) is no exception. If you run into trouble installing or using WHS or the Windows ...