MS Security Essentials Beta
As the post title suggests, the new MS Security Essentials Beta will now install on Windows Home Server V1 and Vail Preview (beta) in both 32 & 64 bit flavors!
Now, it’s not officially stated by MS as being supported, but it does install and run without a hitch where the current public release of Security Essentials does not even install. Theory is that if it were a bad thing to install, MS would not allow it to do so.
What’s New in the Microsoft Security Essentials beta?
This Beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials includes these new features and enhancements to better help protect your computer from threats:
- Windows® Firewall integration: Microsoft Security Essentials setup allows you to turn on Windows Firewall.
- Enhanced protection from web-based threats: Microsoft Security Essentials has enhanced integration with Internet Explorer® which helps prevent malicious scripts from running and provides improved protection against web based attacks.
- New and improved protection engine: The updated engine offers enhanced detection and cleanup capabilities and better performance.
Many have attested a clean install and runs perfectly. I’ve got it installed on a test WHS rig and can say….so far so good. I also replaced all my network PC’s installation of the current public release with the new beta (XP & Win-7) and it runs nicely too.
Currently, there is not a WHS Add-in for Security Essentials, which is no deal breaker really. Set it and forget it. Besides, now that it installs on WHS an Add-in may be in the works.
You can get your copy of the beta as MS Connect site after logging in. While you’re there, you could pick up the latest Windows Home Server Beta-Vail and give it a test spin. You will need to use Internet Explorer for the download to work. 
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A few days ago I ran across a post by the boys at Homeserverland. They have a great How To Install Magic Jack on WHS!
I’ve had my Magic Jack now for about 5 months. It has worked very well for the most part. There was an known issue with some random beeping in the background, but they have sorted that out with a firmware update.I’ve got a Panasonic 3 phone base setup connected to it and all works fine.
I’ve always wondered about connecting the MJ to my WHS since it’s always on. The How To at HomeServerLand looks pretty easy. The trickiest part is setting up the Service to run MJ when no one is logged in. I’ve done it before with other programs and it’s not too hard.
Anyway, if you want a super economical home phone for $19 a year, get one at your local Walmart, Wallgreens, Radio Shack, BestBuy etc. Then connect it to your home PC or WHS! You’ll love it.
What interesting ways have you put Magic Jack to use?
This post provides info on FTP backups for Windows Home Server using Handy Backup as a service. Below is an article I originally developed and posted back in 2007 on the MS Windows Home Server blog. Many people find this a great alternative to a paid backup service specifically designed for complete WHS or large file backups. This would be used in conjunction with WHS Duplication, NAS backup, etc. Redundant backups, including “off site backups like this article covers, are most affective in the event of a total loss of your WHS due to fire, theft or excessive damage.
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Found a cool little site that provides some good information on port forwarding with your Windows Home Server. These are particularly good if you have a router that does not have UPnP or is not enabled.
There are also settings listed for RDP and FireFly and FirePlay. Add this thread to your bookmarks.
Check it here
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Gary Quigley over at MS Windows Home Server blog has whipped up a nice, detailed review of the: HP MediaSmart Server EX487.
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Missing Remote has a great, full feature review on the VIA NSD-7800 8 bay Windows Home Server. Here are some quick details for this new unit from VIA.
Unit looks very promising for an inexpensive, low power, low heat, high capacity storage rig for those that don’t need a lot of horse power for their Windows Home Server.
