A few days ago Alex posed the question “How would you change the HP MediaSmart Server?”. As important as hardware is, you need the perfect compliment of software to really get the most out of your system. So naturally this brings up the next question, how would you change Windows Home Server? The next version of WHS currently codename “Vail” is expected to be released some time in 2010 and will based on the Windows 7 Server codebase. Some things that I am looking for:
- Full integration of Windows Media Center. This is by far at the top of my list.
- Possibly a more efficient way of handling duplicated data (currently each duplicated file requires 2x space)
- Vail is rumored to be an x64 system, if this is true how will transition from WHS x32 be handled?
So let us know, what do you hope for the next version of WHS? While on the topic, you can also head over to the Windows Home Server Team Blog and participate in their 2nd annual usage & satisfaction survey.
Article by Damian
Hi, my name is Damian, and I'm tech gadget addict! Although I always had some interest in technology, it wasn't until I got my EX470 and more importantly found Mediasmartserver.net, that my interest became an addiction. My goal, aside from world domination and to see the Mets/Broncos win another championship, is to set up the perfect digital home where all my media is available at the click of a button. When I am not writing for Mediasmartserver.net you can find me over at my blog at http://dbone1026.blogspot.com.
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Can we load windows 2008 r2 (64bit only) standard on whs490? Or should I wait for vail?
It’s possible to load other operating systems, there’s some good discussions in the forums that a search will turn up.
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