By on August 16th, 2007

DHCP for Windows Home Server Aka DHCP4WHS

DHCP4WHS is a DHCP server add-in for the WHS console. A DHCP server in included in Windows Server and also in your router but if you would like more control over the settings then that’s when DHCP4WHS comes to the rescue. Providing a simple front end that enables you to manage existing DHCP leases and create new reservations based on existing leases, computers associated with your Windows Home Server or from scratch.

DHCP4WHS
Brendan Grant has created a great add-in for the more technically inclined and as he says “(It’s) … a heck of a lot easier than reprogramming ones home router or dealing with the Microsoft server.”

More details and a link to the download is available over on Brendan’s blog “I Hate Linux”.

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By on August 16th, 2007

UPDATE Windows Home Server Availability

We have the latest information for you about the availability of WHS.

  • New Zealand – Today (16 August 2007)
  • Australia – 18 August 2007
  • UK –  22 August 2007

My estimate of 15-21 August 2007 for the first release of Home Server was correct with those of you lucky enough to live in New Zealand getting their hands on a shiny copy today. As posted in the Microsoft WHS Forums, Wayne Delany had this to say:

“OK just collected it direct from the Suppliers :  Here’s what’s in the Package.

  • Home Server DVD Product code etc
  • Recovery CD
  • Connector software CD
  • OEM Preinstallation Kit CD
  • Mountain of instructions – Booklet as per the download product information/instructions etc, Licence terms, as well as additional instructions for setting up / problems eg: storage Drivers adding drivers etc.”

America, Germany, France and Spain have no confirmation dates as yet. We shall have to wait for more details.

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By on August 15th, 2007

UK Live Event to include WHS

The first live technical event which will include Windows Home Server is to be held here in the UK by Microsoft’s Technology Specialists James Senior and Matt McSpirit. Taking place in London, Manchester, Newcastle and Scotland the event entitled Vista After Hours will cover a lot more than just Windows Vista. The guys will show you how to extend its capabilities with Search, Photography, Movie Maker, DVD Maker, Back up/Restore Center and the Network/Sharing Center. Also covered will be Windows SideShow, digital picture frames, Xbox 360, Media Centre, Windows Live Gaming, Virtual Earth and off course Home Server.

The FREE events will include refreshments and If you are going to the London event, I shall see you there but book early as places are limited.

20th September, Manchester
25th September, Newcastle
27th September, Falkirk, Scotland
3rd October, London

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By on August 15th, 2007

Video Time

Matt McSpirit is posting a series of videos to show some of the technologies in the digital home. The first part of his “The Microsoft Digital Lifestyle” is on Windows Home Server.

The Microsoft Digital Lifestyle - Part 1
The Microsoft Digital Lifestyle – Part 1

 NOTE: Examples shown are using the RC release of WHS.

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By on August 15th, 2007

New Zealand Has It

Windows Home Server is at two suppliers in New Zealand today (15 August 2007) and will be available to the public from tomorrow morning. The rest of the world awaits…

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By on August 14th, 2007

Bits & Bobs

  • Blue Solutions another UK trader has pricing up for Windows Home Server @ £74.44 + VAT.
  • Our Knowledge Base has been updated with another article 940882.
  • Remember Microsoft Partners with an Action Pack Subscription will NOT be getting a copy of Windows Home Server, neither will it be available on TechNet or MSDN.
  • The only available version will be the OEM copy and the 120 day evaluation copy which will be available as a disk kit that will be mailed to you for a small fee.
  • It looks likely that a evaluation download copy will NOT be available either.
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By on August 14th, 2007

Its Due!

One of my trade suppliers has told me this morning that Windows Home Server was due for release on 1 August 2007 but has been delayed due to “printing”. I am still being told a date of 15th – 21st August 2007. Will it be with us tomorrow? I am still waiting confirmation from the Microsoft Press Office. I’m getting excited now, its like Christmas has come early.

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By on August 13th, 2007

More Pricing Details Emerge

More pricing details are emerging for Windows Home Server. In New Zealand Aquila Technology have it priced at $253 excl GST whilst Ascent Technology’s price includes GST at $298.74. Over here in the UK ebuyer’s price is £88.74 inc VAT which is a lot better than our original estimate. Germany has pricing for the English version between €130 – €148 (Euro) from eight different suppliers and Eyo Drop Shipping in Australia are charging $229.96 inc GST. For those of you in America, and the rest of the world we are still waiting for pricing conformation.

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By on August 13th, 2007

Windows Home Server Part Numbers

We have available for you the official descriptions and part numbers for all the available language versions of Windows Home Server as supplied by Microsoft. When ordering from your supplier be sure to quote the applicable Part Number.

Language Description Part Number
English Windows Home Server Win32 English 1pk DSP OEI CD/DVD 10 Clt CCQ-00015
French Windows Home Server Win32 French 1pk DSP OEI CD/DVD 10 Clt CCQ-00016
German Windows Home Server Win32 German 1pk DSP OEI CD/DVD 10 Clt OSB CCQ-00017
Spanish Windows Home Server Win32 Spanish 1pk DSP OEI CD/DVD 10 Clt CCQ-00018
German Windows Home Server Win32 German 1pk DSP OEI CD/DVD 10 Clt Non OSB CCQ-00038
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By on August 12th, 2007

Knowledge Base Page Added

We now have a page dedicated to the Knowledge Base articles from Microsoft relating to Windows Home Server. The latest update to be added is “How to manually select an Input Method Editor for a specific keyboard language in Windows Home Server Console on a Windows Home Server-based computer” (940885). This now brings the count up to eleven. So if you get stuck on your travels with WHS, make sure you check our Knowledge Base out.

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