Microsoft has released an August Preview refresh build of Windows Home Server ‘Vail’ which is their excellent home computers, data backup and network managements operating system. This release has lots of updates and good news for Mac owners. Not only does Vail support and improved look ( new green color scheme instead of the old blue ), a lot of features are being implemented along with a new client connector for Mac OS X. The server folders and hard drive portion in the Dashboard has also gotten a new summary tab.![104[3]](http://cdn.ithinkdiff.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/1043.png "104[3]")
Windows Home Server
Windows Home Server Codename “Vail” unveiled
Microsoft has finally unveiled the next generation Windows Home Server Codename “Vail”. This version is based on Windows Server 2008 R2 unlike the previous version which was based on Windows Server 2003. Windows Home Server is an excellent operating system which allows you to manage your home network, computers, back up and stream your media and other sensitive data. So far, there hasn’t been a better competing product against Windows Home Server in the market.
Use Windows Home Server for your small sized office or home business
What is the first thought that comes to the mind upon hearing the name Windows Home Server? One possible answer would be: Windows Home Server is designed to organize, protect and manage one or more home PCs. Well, it turns out that Windows Home Server can be used for business purposes as well, provided you run a small sized Office or Home business.
Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 Beta announced – focus on Windows 7 computers
Windows Home Server is an OS by Microsoft focused on providing centralized storage, 
control and back up of your computers and media. It’s a very useful OS, provided you have a spare PC to be used as a server. The server doesn’t even need any peripherals, just install WHS, set it up and after that it’ll always be accessed through the remote console which is installed on the client PCs in your house.
Windows Home Server Power Pack 2 announced
Windows Home Server Power Pack 2 has been announced on its official Team Blog. I myself don’t use it regularly but find it really useful for home network management and backup. Power Pack 2 is like a Service Pack but contains new features along with bug fixes. It’ll be released on 24th of March via Automatic Update. The list of updates includes: