HP’s Guide to installing HP MediaSmart Server and Powerpack 1

From thedigitallifestyle.com and Mediasmarthome.com
Microsoft’s Windows Home Server (WHS) PowerPack 1 is available on August 12 via the automated Windows Update distribution process. The Aug 12 release is the same WHS PowerPack 1 that has been available via download since July 21st With HP’s MediaSmart Server Software Update 1.3 also available, HP would like to offer [...]

The Home Server Show – 12 HP MediaSmart Server Update

Show 12 covers news, e-mail, and the HP MediaSmart Server Update including PVConnect and McAfee.
More show notes and links after the click…

The Home Server Show 11 – Power Pack 1 Extravaganza!

Todays Show – PP1 eXtravaganza! PVConnect review, restore CD for Windows Home Server, PP1 external backup, email and news.
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News
Drashna and GaMeR have proven that MCE2005 will run on WHS and you can check their progress in the WGS forums.
I have a new blog over on “thedigitalLifestyle.com.”  [...]

Power Pack 1 Integration in progress!

Windows Home Server users have been busy for the last couple of days.  PP1 was released on Monday, July 21st, and after the celebration WHS owners got busy.  Downloading and installing PP1 was the easy part but each PC on your network had to be updated with a new connector.  A few ran into troubles [...]

PP1 Released! Windows Home Server Users Rejoice!!!

At 9:00 PST Microsoft announced the release of PP1.  This is a big day for Windows Home Server Owners who have patiently awaited the “bug fix” that has plagued this platform thus far.  Even though the pre-requisites required in order to be affected by the bug are numerous, it nevertheless hurt the platform immensly.  The [...]

BitDefender Total Security 2009 Beta Release 2

WGS reported on a BitDefender beta on May 31st. Release 2 has hit the site and is ready for download. If your not registered with BitDefender click here and get signed up. They have a great product. It is not necessarily dubbed a Windows Home Server product but they make a great [...]

PP1 Release – The Home Server Show Podcast wants your feedback

Power Pack 1 Beta has been released to Microsoft Connect.  If you have not signed up to test PP1 you still can by visiting http://connect.microsoft.com
The changes and feature list is impressive.  Click the Blogroll for details on testing PP1.  Better yet, sign up, download, and test!
I would like to hear from you about your PP1 [...]

PP1 Release Information

Microsoft Connect subscribers have new e-mail! PP1 testers are being asked to submit a three question survey and the PP1 Release Documentation is available for download. If you have not already signed up for Connect please do so. Lets test PP1 and get it released.