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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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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Maximum PC published a fantastic article entitled, “Build a Kick-Ass Windows Home Server.” This large, 8 page article covers the gauntlet of Windows Home Server building, practical use, and essential add-ins.
The article covers the actual parts list they chose as well as the installation. Something that is good for the newbie PC builder and a good refresher for the well versed. They also discuss WHS Console functionality and their Top 5 add-ins (Advanced Admin Console, Disk Management, Web Folders 4 WHS, Photo Sync, and My Movies). Personally, I could not live without Advanced Admin Console and Disk Management add-ins. I luv those two add-ins and I set them up on every WHS I build for friends and customers. I’m definitely interested in the My Movies add-in. I’ll have to check that one out soon and report back.
Maximum PC even covers the modification of the WHS swap file for performance gains, the use of Sync Toy (which I’ve never used…yeah, I know), and third party software to transcode HD TV files.
I’ve read a lot of lame WHS articles, but this one was very informative. Even after all the WHS Beta testing I did in the early days, I learned a few new tricks.
Check out the complete Maximum PC article- HERE
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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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Asus has begun to release the details of their new Home Server called: ASUS Home Server TS Mini.As you can see in the photos, the new Asus Home Server TS Mini is quite small, stealthily black and about the size of two Coke cans. Pretty interesting to say the least! No word yet if this is the official, final release look for the new Mini TS.
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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.
