Acronis will allow you to perform automated backups to a network device. The backups are stored as archives, similar to WHS , and even open in File Explorer for easy access. Press Enter. Enter your login credentials if necessary. Then click the Test connection button. Press Connect to proceed. You can choose an existing folder or add a new one. You can either wait until the next backup time or click Back up now. I run Blue Iris on my server so I can record my security cameras to a hard drive.
Thus, my home server also acts as an NVR. I even use a video capture card that can record TV. Basically, what you get with Windows is an extensive library of utilities and programs that can harness a wide range of hardware.
One of the more contentious aspects of Windows 10 is automatic updates. A lot of people hate this feature, but I love it. I love knowing that my PC is constantly being patched to protect it. All I use is the native Windows Defender. Microsoft does allow you to set active hours, giving you further protection against a rogue restart. Overall, automatic updates are a welcome feature that help make Windows 10 a stable platform.
Power users might recommend Ubuntu Server, or some other flavor of Linux. Or at least know how to use it. Automatic updates help protect your PC. It supports Remote Desktop. Introduction This post was originally published on June 15th, Windows Add a New User. Once the WHS installation is complete and you see the Welcome screen, click the Continue button to complete the final configuration steps. For maximum security the password you choose should be a minimum of 7 characters—both uppercase and lowercase—and include at least one number or symbol.
The two bullet points on the screen will turn to check marks if your password meets both criteria. The next three screens will ask you whether you want to enable WHS to automatically download system updates, collect non-personally identifiable info, and automatically file error reports to Microsoft. Automatically downloading updates is definitely a good idea WHS will need a few dozen updates right off the bat.
As mentioned previously, the WHS trial software will run for 30 days without activation, which should be more than enough time to determine compatibility with your system. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums.
Setup Deployment. Sign in to vote. I have a decent computer that I can use as a server to practice for my various tech certifications and I'd like an opinion other than my own on this topic. This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page.
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