Windows Home Server Beta 2 Released & Signup
 

Good news! Windows Home Server has reached the Beta 2 milestone! While previous releases have been tested by 1000+ employees and some of our hardware and partners, we are now starting to invite a broader group of external testers to participate in Beta 2.

People that are interested in participating in Beta 2 can register, so we have their names as we steadily expand the program. We can't guarantee you'll be invited to participate right away (or at all), but if you're interested get yourself registered. Keep in mind that Beta 2 does not really represent the "consumer experience." Most consumers will ultimately buy Home Server as an integrated hardware/software solution that's very plug and play, e.g. the HP MediaSmart Server. Beta 2 is software only, of course, meaning evaluators will need to know how to install and configure a server operating system. Beta 2 participants will also need a dedicated machine for Home Server - 512 MB RAM and two or more internal with at least 300 GB primary system hard drive is recommended - and at least 2 client PCs and a broadband connection.

You can participate in the Beta 2 dialogue on the public http://forums.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer. The Windows Home Server team and other participants will answer questions and provide insights there


http://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer

So far i have to say, I really like the home server!
There are a few options I'd like to see and a few bugs.
But all in all I like it!

Sounds pretty cool and interesting..
But still doesn't have any idea what the 'Home Server' is for and what service will activate and with who?
The name a 'Home Server' it seems means more the the common use I guess. :rolleyes:

I've been invite from M$ to be a beta tester, but i didn't have time to install / trying it !!

Soemone can post a little of his experience with this new OS and some pics !?

So anybody will to explain what is the "Windows Home Server" I eager to know? :rolleyes:
Hope this thread won't die too early! :lol: