WHS 2010 - Windows Home Server 2010

In this blog I would like to address a glaring problem in both the enterprise and home arenas, BACKUP. Whether you have a backup system in place already... be it tape, cartridge or cloud based, are all the important data files really being backed up? In the SOHO you may have the server or central data location backed up but what about My Documents and PST files which are by default kept on workstations. If the hard drive fails on the workstation the user is usually out of luck. Some cloud backups, MOZY, Carbonite and others offer limited backup space to home users for free, while business owners become locked in at a monthly fee or a per/gigabyte rate.

Home users who have experienced hard drive failure lose cherished family memories in lost photos, films and important documents.

Enter Microsoft Home Server 2010. This is a super solution for SOHO users. It is a capable server and OS that not only supports Active Directory, it becomes a centralized location for all of your digitized media.

WHS 2010 capabilities include;

Media Server - Store and organize digital memories and media in one central location. Stream the digital content to Media devices.

Backup Software - Effortlessly backup your home computers daily and automatically.

Data Recovery - Easily restore lost files or even entire hard drive contents in a few steps.

Document Management - Get complete access to files from both inside and outside the home.

Remote Access - Share photos and home videos with friends and family with the built-in secure and personalized website address.

Add-ins - Easily extend the capabilities of the Server using software add-ins. Expand storage capacity easily as your needs increase.

DRIVING FORCE has implemented WHS in both home and enterprise situations and offer a range of appliances to meet your needs.

We are currently offering: The Acer Aspire easyStore H340-UA230N Server (pictured above) for

$395

Product Description Acer Aspire easyStore H340-UA230N - Atom 230 1.6 GHz
Type Server
Form Factor Tower
Dimensions (WxDxH) 7.9 in x 7.1 in x 8.3 in
Weight 11.2 lbs
Localization Canada, United States
Processor 1 x Intel Atom 230 / 1.6 GHz
Cache Memory 512 KB L2 cache
Cache Per Processor 512 KB
RAM 2 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
Flash Memory 256 MB
Storage Controller Serial ATA ( Serial ATA-300 )
Server Storage Bays Hot-swap 3.5"
Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB - hot-swap - Serial ATA-300
Monitor None.
Graphics Controller Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Home Server
Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty