Ill start this thread by stating that im an anal retentive idiot, so there isnt any confusion. How do i get windows home server 2011 to back up windows. If youre a windows home server user, there may be times when you need to access it from an ubuntu machine on your network. Then make a new configuration for the windows 10 machine on whs 2011. The connector software also allows easy access to the shared folders on the server, remote web access, manual backup initiation, and the dashboard where the server is managed. In the sections that follow, i use the ubuntu and kubuntu distributions to access the windows home server network. Im really hoping someone can help me with this damn whs software. Access windows home server from an ubuntu computer on your.
I have tried rebooting the client but this does not work. This is a super simple tech tip to fix the windows home server 2011 connector pendingreboot installation issue on windows 10. I cant get all my clients to connect to the server. Win 10 whs 2011 2753 cannot uninstall connector no launchpad. Jun 30, 2011 i get a cannot install connect software because another installation is in progress. As netbooks, usually without optical drives, flood the market, this is often the easiest way to install the connector software. I have a commercial account w a static ip going to a server already and another port dynamic going to the router for. Best home server software for windows and linux windows report.
Some have found that manually creating a folder named windows server in windows\system32\tasks\microsoft\windows will allow the installation of the connector software to complete uneventfully. Installing windows home server connector software without the. Any idea how to setup a domain on whs 2011 so i can remotely access it. Ive had a lot of experience with ubuntu and debian, and im hoping to shift to a similar usecase with ubuntu server. The builtin applications are where this server version really shines. I am trying to install the connector software for windows. Ideally id be able to connect remotely from linux as well, but as my employer has given me. I had a similar problem with whs 2011 except i managed to get 1 client to connect. Youll often have to find the correct software to use windows files, but even thats getting. Sync networkdrive windows home server 2011 ask ubuntu. Aug 09, 2011 in previous posts weve discussed items that one should put thought into before installing windows home server 2011 along with the decisions i made prior to installing the server os. Originally i was going to have this setup with ubuntu 11.
Whs 2011 thinks there is an installation in progress butch. Use the hp mediasmart software update to keep your server and home computers current with the latest hp software, online help, and new features. May 27, 2011 whs 2011 i been running windows home server 2011 for almost a week now. Therefore no data on the whs 2011 is assigned to the windows 10 machine. Jun 16, 2016 i have windows home server 2011 running on an hp proliant microserver. There are a few requirements system requirements to note. How to connect a pc or mac to windows home server 2011.
How do i get windows home server 2011 to back up windows 10. There is no reason that you cannot uninstall the whs 2011 connector software and reinstall the v1 version and connect to the old v1 server. Only a guess but possibly the connector will not install and connect to the server as the software has expired. How to add users to windows home server 2011 informationweek. Apr 04, 2011 active directory lets companies manage users, computers, printers, and more from a centralized location. Jun 10, 2011 problems installing whs 2011 connector software. Unlike its 32bit predecessor, whs 2011 is a 64bit only os. If you receive the following message while installing the windows. It answered by a verified tech support specialist we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. I can access the servers shared folders just fine, but when i go to install the connector software it.
In this post we will tell you how to connect a client operating system to the windows home server 2011 codename vail. Feb 08, 2011 windows home server 2011 is fairly easy to install provided your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Installing the windows home server connector software. My current setup includes an hp whs box 2nd3rd gen, and whs 2011, with stablebits drivepool.
Aug 22, 2011 how to add users to windows home server 2011 on windows home server whs 2011, you have to create user accounts to let users share files and folders, stream media, back up their pcs, and access other network functions. Microsoft have released a find my server wizard tool which helps you find your whs 2011 server on the network. For those using a motherboard such as the supermicro x8silf or supermicro x8st3f, with remote iso. In fact, amahi has to rely on thirdparty backup software and even. Unable to connect to whs2011 server when installing the. By that i mean that i like to have computers as clean as humanly possible, i usually delete excess files, uninstall unused programs, and turn off unused windows features. Whs 2011 connector software wont install anandtech forums. A home server needs software to operate, and this article describes some of the. Im running a whs 2011 nas in my network and id like to autosync several folders e. How to install the windows home server 2011 connector software. Ive been using windows home server 2011 whs 2011 for several years now. Have you wanted this functionality at home but dont have money for windows server. That is what caused me to have to do my first server recovery was a router change.
In the last step, a confirmation is given that your computer is connected to your windows home server 2011, click finish to end the setup. To do so, i used to use create synconicity on windows. Cannot connect to windows home server 2011 i just installed a windows home servr 2011. Unable to connect to whs2011 server when installing the connect software on win7 windows home server please post all windows home server 2011 related questions here.
The good news is that linux, like os x, supports smb natively via samba, a free implementation of the smb protocols, so its possible for linux machines to coexist on your windows home server network. Amahi has the best media, backup and web apps for small networks. Even the new server backup feature of whs 2011 had a design. As well as supporting whs 2011, the tool also supports windows. To continue on with the whs theme i think now is a good time to walk through the installation process for those who will buy the software and install it on their. Install microsoft whs 2011 connector for mac techinteracts. Installing the whs 2011 connector software onto windows 8. I have done it many time during beta and rc testing. Ive got an hp proliant n40l, with two 1tb hdds samsung f3. I need it to do automatic backups from all network computers, drive pooling like drive extender, media server for movies and music, file server and if possible the ability to have internal email that doesnt need the internet. Cannot connect the computer to the server because either another software installation is in progress, or, the computer has a restart pending.
Jan 23, 2012 whs 2011 has a handy app called launchpad do not confuse this with the launchpad that comes with lion for connecting from a mac. How to share and connect remote ubuntu desktop ubuntu sharing. Fix removal of windows home server 2011 client software. Dec 22, 2011 unable to connect to whs2011 server when installing the connect software on win7. Apr 01, 2012 i am trying to install the connector software for windows home server 2011 on a linux based os using wine. This system disk is the only one i really care about backing up with whs, as the ddrive is dedicated to onedrive, so is. Was a real fan of og whs when it came out, but was disappointed when drive pooling was discontinued. Dec 23, 2011 digging around on the web all i could find was reference to setting up nfs on windows server 2008 r2, but since i believe whs 2011 has its roots in windows server 2008 i was hopeful i could somehow use server 2008 as a reference point for whs 2011. Feb 09, 2011 how to remotely access windows home server 2011 and shared computers. Jun 11, 2010 if you want to store your ubuntu files on whs its just a matter of dragging them to the correct whs folder you want them in. Solvedmounting whs in ubuntu the windows home server. Given your writeup, whs 2011 other than the server i have 2 windows 7 best option for my situation. I have a file server at home with a what is going to be setup as i am done with the.
How to install windows home server 2011 informationweek. Its built on the same architecture as server 2008 r2, and has a wide range of capabilities. I can see my whs server from my ubuntu box, but how do i see the ubuntu box from the server or from other pcs. What is the besteasiest home server to switch to from whs 2011. If you are trying to install the client connector for windows home server 2011 and.
Cannot connect to windows home server 2011 microsoft community. I was fearful with win10 local account vs ms login account and whs v1, but to hear it acting up on 2011 is even worse. Using a linux client on your windows home server network. That service was always starting but never started. I have a commercial account w a static ip going to a server already. How to install the windows home server 2011 connector. Amahi is a media, home and app server software known for its easytouse user interface. This tutorial shows how to enable ubuntu desktop sharing and connect ubuntu desktop from windows ubuntu machine. When a computer is successfully connected to the home server, shortcuts to the launchpad, shared folders, and the dashboard appear on the start menu of the client computer. Of all of the nonmicrosoft whs alternatives, amahi home server has. I have windows home server 2011 running on an hp proliant microserver.
Either complete the installation process, or, restart the computer and try to connect again. Aug 17, 2011 how to install the windows home server 2011 connector software august 17, 2011 by david hartsock 3 comments in the past few issues ive covered basic considerations you should plan for before installing windows home server 2011 and the actual installation of whs 2011. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software update. However, the tricky part for a lay user is to connect a client pc or mac to the home server. Your life has gone digital it is time to simplify your life so you can easily access your files, photos, videos, and music from any pc or tv in your. In general tab,check the two checkboxes below sharing. Datavault x510 with 4 x 2tb drives internal and several external drives, for a home lan with 79 pcs running windows 7 and ubuntu 10. Access whs from ubuntu to access files on your home server from ubuntu, click on places then select network.
This system disk is the only one i really care about backing up with whs. Hp mediasmart software update does not update the microsoft windows home server operating system. A complete guide to installing windows home server 2011. However, with windows 10 i ve found that the client software breaks every time theres one. Heres how you can promote windows home server to a domain controller. Something broke though, my login credentials are bad, and not everything is even setup the way i. I, along with thousands of others, had been testing the software at home prior to release. Paul mcfedries gives you the details on connecting devices to your windows home server network. Once you have installed and configured the operating system and added at least one user account the adminstrator cannot remotely access the server through a remote dashboard or remote web access session, for security reasons, you are ready to configure a client. If youre using an ubuntu computer on your home network and need to access files from windows home server, luckily its a straightforward process. For information about updating windows home server, see configuring windows update in the windows home.
It is open source and based on either fedora or ubuntu, two of the most prevalent linux flavors. Jul 02, 2011 byte microsofts windows home server 2011 will install on pretty much any system that supports windows 7. Were as the whs v1 could be managed, the whs 2011 cant. How to remotely access windows home server 2011 and shared. Ive been trying everything i can possibly find online and still i cannot install the connector software on my main computer.
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