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Installation and initial setup of DLNA Home Media Server (HMS) on Windows. What is DLNA

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http://< локальное название машины>:65510/connect/ - didn't help either

Let me explain. There was a connection with the server, the installation of the application started, but at the end of the installation there was a plug and an error about the impossibility of continuing the installation fell out. All PCs with a licensed seven. The first was a PC with a 64-bit version - everything got up on it without problems. The next PC with a 32-bit version did not want to get up, still the same error at the end of the installation. Somewhere on the fifth attempt, the computer hung up and I rebooted it from the button. When it turned on, it turned out that the WHS program, without completing the rollback, remained on the computer and worked quite well and exchanged all data with the server, as it should. The truth of the program itself was not found in "Programs and Features". I did not reinstall, from sin further, I left everything as it is - it works fine. No matter how hard I tried, I didn’t roll such a trick on other PCs, apparently I couldn’t get at the right moment and cut off the installation until it fell into an error and started rolling back.

I did not say the main thing - then I began to figure it out myself and came to the conclusion that the problem is most likely in the local network. The server and the first PC are located in the same building, and the remaining PCs (which have an installation error) are located in another building. And both rooms are combined into one local network by means of routing on the provider's side. Perhaps this is the error and the server software cannot be installed correctly on the PC, because. no direct physical the local network. Really and on VPN too it will not be possible to connect? Will have to try.

Since we are talking about routing, I want to clarify one point. How does WHS2011 automatic tuning router from the administration panel can change port forwarding in the "Virtual Server" service on my Dlink router if it is password protected !!! Moreover, the infection, as soon as I change the server ip on the router (well, I don’t want ports 80 and 443 to be addressed to the first network card server), so the server itself will change the settings on the router as it wants, you just have to start the WHS administration panel without even starting the router settings. And what is most interesting is that in order to apply such settings manually on the router, after each saved action, the router goes into reboot, and the server manages to do this without any router reboots. And the router, like an obedient dog, unquestioningly obeys WHS and prefers its commands, not mine. Jealousy makes me so angry. Damn, in the end, such shameless hacking of network devices by WHS and Microsoft as a whole does not suit me very much. What, Dlink and Microsoft have some kind of agreement on this? But on the other hand, it’s interesting how this is all implemented, otherwise I need to set up an automatic reboot of one router on which there is no built-in scheduled reboot service.

Starting the installation . Boot your computer from the installation disk. Installation process Windows home server similar to a standard Windows installation. If at the end of the installation process a message appears about the absence of any driver, we proceed in the following way - at the moment the system configuration indicator appears on the monitor, press the combination ++ to launch Task Manager. Next, find and complete the installation process. This will give you the opportunity to see the desktop and proceed to install the necessary drivers.

You no longer need installation media to configure the client. Launch your browser and type in address bar <имя сервера>/connect. The server name is specified during the Windows installation process (pchlp.ru). Download and run the connector installation application Windows Home Server. If automatic connection is not configured for you, change the mode in the connector program to registration on demand. After that, you need to restart your computer and start the connector installation process again.

After the connector is installed WHS run the utility Launchpad. Then Windows Home Server Dashboard. dashboard And Launchpad designed to perform different functions. In addition to the already existing account administrator, create another account with a different password.

Environment setup. The quality of the stream depends largely on the performance CPU your computer. Unfortunately, it is rather difficult to give specific recommendations in this situation. But if you use core processor i3 or more powerful, then, in most cases, you can safely set this setting to Best.

If you already have a registered domain, you can add a PC to it with Windows Home Server. This will enable you to organize remote access to your server. But keep in mind that only eNomCentral.com and GoDaddy.com will be able to act as domain name providers.

So, the main stages of installation and configuration Windows Home Server r are considered. In some situations, some more steps may be required: configuring Reserve copy, defining a new server for DLNA clients, searching for plug-ins, etc. At the current stage, the main procedures have been completed and the system is ready for operation.

The homegroup that appeared in Windows 7 allows you to very quickly organize data exchange with all personal computers that use for Windows work 7.
Click "Start", in search line dial "Home group" and press the "Enter" key. In the dialog box that appears, select "Create home group» . Next, specify the file types that other computers can use. Here you can also specify which printers installed on this computer, can be shared. After entering all the settings, click "Further".

In the window that appears, you must enter the password for the new homegroup. Given password will need to be entered when connecting new users to this working group. After entering the password, press the button "Ready".

You can exclude a specific file type from public access at any time. After creating a group and establishing access to external resources of the main computer, you need to add other computers operating on the same network to it. To add a new PC to our group, running on Windows base 7, you need to do the following.

Click "Start" again and type "HomeGroup" in the search bar. Press "Enter". A window will appear that will display information about homegroups found on the network. To add your computer to the desired group, click the "Join" button.

If you want to share your resources and printers with other homegroup users, specify the options you want and click Next. When prompted by the system, enter a password for the group. If there are no errors, a confirmation of successful addition to the homegroup will appear on the screen. We repeat a similar procedure for all computers that need access to information located on the network.

OS installation.

Windows Home Server 2011 - OSfor computers usedas the focal point of the modern "digital home". Desktops can be connected to the center,laptops and Xbox game consoles to interact with each other and back up information.
Windows Home Server supports up to 10 personal computers Andbased on 64-bit Windows versions Server 2008 R2.
The OS received an improved installer, more functional backup toolsdata recovery and recovery, as well as improved tools for interacting with media content.

Here is part of the description home page product:
" Windows Home Server - operating system, which needs to be installed on your PC used asserver. This computer does not have to have a monitor, keyboard and mouse - they are only required duringOS installation - it will be possible to manage the server remotely from other home computers with installed client ON.
Basic functionality.
The biggest problem with home PCs today is, of course,backup (backup). Everyone knows what to do, but regonly a few do it well. As a result, people come to understand the importanceReserve copy only then when overnight, due to problems with the equipment, information that has been accumulated for months, or even years, is lost.
Microsoft decided to fix this problem already in the first version of WHS and makebackupthe central part of the functionalityproduct. On the server side, a number of storage innovations should make this process easier, than ever.
Sharing is another problem that Microsoft has taken on with WHS. WHSshould become a kind of hub for connecting Media Center PC, Xbox 360, other WindowsPC, Windows Mobile devices, Zune players and other equipment. For this, Win technologies will be used.dows Media Connect, which most home network users are not familiar with today.
Finally, Windows Home Server will allow users to access their WHS content from both home network, Soand from the internet. To do this, Microsoft will provide WHS customers with an IP address via Windows Live Domains.
Storage and distribution.
On the server side, WHS has finally done away with device letters. Instead, WHS will offer sortingconnected storage devices in a single manager by criterion whether the device is internal, external or combinedbathroom. So, if you add a new hard drive to the server, WHS will simply show that the total diskthe space has grown."
Note. The disk space creation feature was in WHS v.1; WHS 2011 does not have this feature. Every installed HDD will be presented as a separate repository.
"A data mirror is created at the folder level for sharing, so as a result, two copies of the folderare always stored on two different physical hard drives. With WHS, everything is simplified. You can connect a hard drivee.g. 160 GB and just set it up through the assistant in WHS. If you want to replace this hard drive with a new one,e.g. 500 GB - again, there is a handy assistant. This is one of the most important innovations in the server, it can greatlyfacilitate the task of transferring all data to backups, because it is so simple to add a storage deviceand always be sure that your data is stored securelybackup.
Simple hardware, simple software, simple connections.
The WHS Server is controlled from any network PC usinginstalled clientON. This software (Computer Connector) can be downloaded from the Internet when you first connect a networked PC to the WHS Server orThe elementary installation CD is inserted into the network PC. During installation, onlyseveral questions, asking for a password, recovery questions, and standard questions about Windows Update. FROM help installed client ON you can access the WHS console where you raise home server, specify the users whocan access it, and create folders forsharing. There are no domains, everything is very simplified.
On the first night after installation, WHS will create a backup of all the PCs in the house.Mac users? Youyou can access shared WHS folders like any shared Windows object, and to the backup througha typical program such as Apple Backup. "We're great for time machine» - the answer to the question about the newbackup features in Mac OS X Leopard.
Sharingand remote data access.
When most people hear the phrase "Windows Home Server", they immediately think of sharing digital media tocontent and, of course, WHS provides such opportunities through Windows Media Connect. That's right, the contentyour home server can be easily shared with other compatibledevices, including Media Center PC, Windows PC, Xbox 360. WHS allows you to do everything remotely - through andInternet. To make this possible, Microsoft is giving all users WHS free Internet address in Windowslive. This address will give you a remote interface on your home network without direct access to WHS. you seeYou want to access shared data remotely, as well as manage individual PCs. This technology basedon the functionality of the remote Windows Access Small Business Server, will allow customers, for example, to post photosfrom anywhere, download data if necessary (say, on the road) or watch pre-recordedTV broadcasts. Microsoft will offer additional options associated with Windows Live Domains. Also, removedPrivate access is free, you don't have to pay anything or anyone monthly, it's part of the WHS service.
Creating a server from scratch running regular Windows is much more difficult than building a Windows Home Server. But in ethat barrel of honey, of course, there is also a fly in the ointment: Windows Home Server is focused on a network in which all yourhome PCs run Windows. That is, you can connect to the Home Server from a Mac only if it is installed in Boot Camp Windows.

Installing Windows Home Server 2011.
The procedure for installing Windows Home Server is similar to the usual Windows installation.
In the process, the PC will restart 5-6 times.

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Installing WindowsHomeServer 2011 on an HP EX475 MediaSmart Server

System administration

Some time ago, I bought an HP EX475 MediaSmart Server at home.

Brief characteristics:
CPU Intel® Pentium® Processor E5200
RAM 4Gb DDR2 PC 5300
HDD 1x1Tb

WindowsHomeServer 2003 was pre-installed on it, but time is running out, and the time has come to upgrade to WHS 2011. Since this server does not have the ability to connect a monitor, installing the OS is possible only using automatic installation, using a config file. Having climbed the net, I found several articles on English-language resources describing the process, but during the installation process it turned out that there are several nuances that were not described anywhere. Since the server is not equipped with a monitor output, each time the installation was determined "by ear" - whether it worked or not HDD, and if the flash drive indicator is blinking.
For those who are faced with a similar situation, I want to systematize all the nuances of the installation, and make step-by-step instructions.

At the time of installing the OS, you need to remove all HDDs, except for the system one. The system HDD is the lowest, to remove it you need to turn the locker.

Before installation, you need to connect the system HDD to another PC, and manually delete all partitions from it. This is necessary so that our server does not try to boot from it during installation. The nuance is that even if there is an inactive partition, installation from a flash drive may not start, so the hard drive must be empty and unallocated.

Now you need to prepare the flash drive for installation. It must be more than 4 gigabytes, because. the MSDN size of the WHS 2011 image is 4.31 GB.
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Next, we must have iso image whs. It can be downloaded from the Microsoft website, or made from a pre-purchased disk.
Here are some pictures on how to use Microsoft Store Windows 7 USB/DVD Download

After creating a flash drive, you need to create a file with installation parameters. It's not difficult: create a cfg.ini file in the root of the flash drive

InstallSKU=SERVERHOMEPREMIUM
ConfigDisk=1
CheckReqs=0
SystemPartitionSize=60
Language=en-US
locale=0409
Country=US
KeyboardLayout=00000409
AcceptEula=true
ServerName=VailPremServer
PlainTextPassword=Str0ngPa$$w0rd
PasswordHint=This Is Your Password Hint
Settings=All

Of the important things here: SystemPartitionSize - the size of the system partition (less than 60 gigabytes is not recommended), PlainTextPassword - the administrator's password.

Well, we are almost ready to install the OS.

We insert the USB flash drive into the lowest usb connector on the back of the server.

We make sure that system disk empty, and installed in the lowest compartment. We turn on the power. The lower right indicator on the front panel starts flashing blue and red alternately. Then approximately, within 20-30 minutes, the first stage of installation takes place. You can determine its end by the color of the indicator - it is blue. After that, we go to our router, and in the dhcp settings, we look at the address issued to the server. We go to this address with a browser (there is one more nuance - you need to go using IE, because the page does not display correctly in other browsers), a window appears asking you to launch the exe, we agree. This is followed by a few questions about the current time, administrator password and server name, then we observe the progress indicator, and voila - the server reboots and becomes available via RDP.

Tags: whs, unattended installation

The article describes the procedure Windows Deployment Home Server 2011 and how to create a homegroup in Windows 7.

Initial installation. Boot the PC from the installation disk. The installation procedure for Windows Home Server is similar to a normal Windows installation, but at the end of the process, an unpleasant surprise awaited us: the system did not have a built-in driver for the Gigabit Ethernet controller. As a result, an error message was displayed on the screen, and the system went to reboot. If the same happens to you, then when the setup progress indicator appears on the screen Windows configuration press the key combination Ctrl + Alt + Del, open the Task Manager and complete the installation process. The screen will immediately show the working Windows table. Now you can install the right drivers chipset and network adapter, qip messengers and other onlinespeak, as well as any necessary software.

Configuring the Client. When configuring the client installation disk Or you don't need a flash drive. Open a browser and type /connect in the address bar, replacing it with the name that was assigned to the server during the installation process. Download and run the Windows Home Server Connector installer. If you have automatic connection set up, in the WHS connector application, switch to on-demand registration mode. Then you need to reboot and start the connector installation procedure again.
After installing the Windows Home Server Connector, launch the Launchpad application and then the Windows Home Server Dashboard. Launchpad and Dashboard will perform different functions. In addition to an account system administrator create another one and assign it a different password so that you can work exclusively with shared files.

Setting Global Options

Now that the client and server are up and running, it's time to move on to specific settings.
Wednesday. The quality of the stream depends on the performance of your PC's processor. Unfortunately, it is rather difficult to give any concrete recommendations here. But if a Core i3 processor or more powerful is installed, then, most likely, you can safely set the setting to Best.
home group. Add your server to the Windows 7 homegroup. This will make it easier for other computers on the network to connect to the server.
Remote access to the network. If you already have a domain registered, you can add a computer to it with Windows Home Server. Thanks to this, it will be possible to organize remote access to the server. But only GoDaddy.com and eNomCentral.com can act as domain name providers.
So, we have considered the main points of the procedure for installing and configuring Windows Home Server. But in other situations, additional steps may be required: defining a new server for DLNA network clients, setting up backups, searching for expansion modules, etc. At the current stage, the basic procedures have been completed, and everything is ready for work.