CON-T577: Windows Home Server Design Considerations For .

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2008/12/11Design Considerations forBuilding a Windows Home Server1

2008/12/11Evolution, vision & update onthe Windows Home ServerbusinessWindows Home Server is A product for consumers thatprotects their data and lets themaccess their data and homecomputers anywhere in the world. a dedicated, always-availablenode on the home network, withouta monitor (similar to homeelectronics) and with a focus onsimplicity. the foundation for a new businesscategory that can scaleworldwide, and enable a broadecosystem. helping build the foundation for theconnected home.2

2008/12/11Optical de Unit ForecastWindowsHomeServerRecent Analyst er2,000,000IDCABI 09201020113

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2008/12/11ProductDevelopment Business casevalidation Productdifferentiation Logo & Systemrequirements TechnicalvalidationProductDevelopment Business casevalidation Productdifferentiation Logo & Systemrequirements TechnicalvalidationMarketing& Launch Marketingstrategy Logo PR Collateral &sales support Website Communityengagement Retailer /channelengagementMarketing& Launch Marketingstrategy Logo PR Collateral &sales support Website Communityengagement Retailer /channelengagementOngoingSupport Product supportescalation Product updates(KB, QFE) Future versionplanning &feedbackOngoingSupport Product supportescalation Product updates(KB, QFE) Future versionplanning &feedback5

2008/12/11Software&ServicesHardwareChannel &Customer1.For use on thehardwareFor marketing6

2008/12/11Building A Windows HomeServer solutionCJ SarettoHeadless DeviceInput SimplicityUnobtrusiveServer RecoveryHard Drive & System Health Indicators7

2008/12/11Recovery can be used whenUnknownInitializedRemovedRecovery Logo RequirementWHS DISK FAILEDThe hard disk has suffered a catastrophic failure.WHS DISK FAILINGWHS DISK HEALTHYWHS DISK INITIALIZEDWHS DISK MISSINGAn imminent failure of the hard disk is expected.The hard disk is available for use by Windows Home Server.The hard disk is being initialized for use by Windows Home Server.The hard disk has been initialized by Windows Home Server but is no longerattached to the system. The disk should be reattached to avoid data loss.The hard disk has been safely removed from Windows Home Server and is nolonger attached.The hard disk is attached to the system but has not yet been initialized byWindows Home Server.Disk FailureOEM SelectableDisk MountedDisk MountedWHS DISK REMOVEDWHS DISK UNKNOWNDisk UnmountedDisk UnmountedOEM Selectable8

2008/12/11HealthyWarningCritical9

2008/12/11Small form factor and Innovative designNo monitor / displayLow cost x86 CPURear connectors: Power, USB, & GB Ethernet2 drives for redundancyStorage expansion optionsAffordable for consumersPC & Device ManagementHome Automation &Energy ManagementRemote Access3rd Party/Enthusiast PlatformCentralized StorageFamily ApplicationsData ProtectionPublishing & SharingEntertainmentCommunicationsHome Networking10

2008/12/11Windows ClientClient ApplicationsWindowsHomeServer APIWindowsClient APIWindows client servicesAddinsServicesWebServerWindowsHomeServer APIWindowsServer 2003APIWindowsHome ServerServicesWindows 2003Server servicesInternet Services 11

2008/12/11How Partners are enabling theWindows Home Server CategoryChipset DesignsTwo C-7 based chipset platformsavailable to ODMs & OEMsTested & compliant withWindows Home Server logorequirementsNAS 7040(mini ITX w/4 SATA)NAS 7800ChassisInnovative tower server designallows for differentiationUp to 8drive bays!LogocompliantdesignDVD-ROM sizew/8 SATA)12

ersSDKPlatformTechnologiesWHS SpecificSoftwareWorld ClassSupportAMD LIVE! Home Media Server is designedto offer a smarter way tostore, protect, and access your digitalcontent13

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2008/12/11 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing marketconditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation.MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.15

the Windows Home Server business Windows Home Server is A product for consumers that protects their data and lets them access their data and home computers anywhere in the world. a dedicated, always-available node on the home network, without a monitor (similar to home electronics)