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Design Considerations for Building a Windows Home Server
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Evolution, vision & update on 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) and with a focus on
simplicity.
…the foundation for a new business
category that can scale
worldwide, and enable a broad
ecosystem.
…helping build the foundation for the
connected home.
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Individual PCs
Optical & External Media
Networked Storage
Windows Home Server
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500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Forrester
IDC
ABI Research
In-Stat
Recent Analyst Reports Worldwide Unit Forecast
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Product Development
•Business case validation
•Product differentiation
•Logo & System requirements
•Technical validation
Marketing & Launch
•Marketing strategy
•Logo
•PR
•Collateral & sales support
•Website
•Community engagement
•Retailer / channel engagement
Ongoing Support
•Product support escalation
•Product updates (KB, QFE)
•Future version planning & feedback
Product Development
•Business case validation
•Product differentiation
•Logo & System requirements
•Technical validation
Marketing & Launch
•Marketing strategy
•Logo
•PR
•Collateral & sales support
•Website
•Community engagement
•Retailer / channel engagement
Ongoing Support
•Product support escalation
•Product updates (KB, QFE)
•Future version planning & feedback
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Hardware
Channel & Customer
Software &
Services
1.For use on the
hardware
For marketing
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Building A Windows Home Server solution
CJ Saretto
Headless Device
Input Simplicity
Unobtrusive
Server Recovery
Hard Drive & System Health Indicators
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Recovery can be used when Recovery Procedure
Unknown Initialized
Removed
Healthy
Missing
Failing Failed
SDK Description Logo Requirement
WHS_DISK_FAILED The hard disk has suffered a catastrophic failure. Disk FailureWHS_DISK_FAILING An imminent failure of the hard disk is expected. OEM SelectableWHS_DISK_HEALTHY The hard disk is available for use by Windows Home Server. Disk MountedWHS_DISK_INITIALIZED The hard disk is being initialized for use by Windows Home Server. Disk MountedWHS_DISK_MISSING The hard disk has been initialized by Windows Home Server but is no longer
attached to the system. The disk should be reattached to avoid data loss. Disk UnmountedWHS_DISK_REMOVED The hard disk has been safely removed from Windows Home Server and is no
longer attached. Disk UnmountedWHS_DISK_UNKNOWN The hard disk is attached to the system but has not yet been initialized by
Windows Home Server. OEM Selectable
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WarningHealthy Critical
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Small form factor and Innovative design
No monitor / display
Low cost x86 CPU
Rear connectors: Power, USB, & GB Ethernet
2+ drives for redundancy
Storage expansion options
Affordable for consumers
PC & Device Management
Home Automation &
Energy Management
3rd Party/Enthusiast Platform
Family Applications
Remote Access
Centralized Storage
Data Protection
Publishing & Sharing
Home NetworkingCommunications
Entertainment
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Windows Client
Windows Client API
Windows client services
Windows Home
Server API
Windows Server 2003
API
Windows 2003 Server services
Windows Home
Server API
Windows Home Server
Services
Client ApplicationsAdd-ins
Internet Services
Web Server
Services
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How Partners are enabling the Windows Home Server Category
Chipset Designs
Two C-7 based chipset platforms available to ODMs & OEMs
Tested & compliant with Windows Home Server logo requirements
Chassis
Innovative tower server design allows for differentiation
NAS 7040(mini ITX w/4 SATA)
NAS 7800DVD-ROM size
w/8 SATA)
Up to 8
drive bays!
Logo
compliant
design
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Processor
Roadmap
Platform
TechnologiesReferenceDesigns
WHS Specific
Software
BIOS DriversSDK
World Class
Support
AMD LIVE! Home Media Server is designed
to offer a smarter way to
store, protect, and access your digital
content
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www.microsoft.com/windowshomeserver
https://connect.microsoft.com/windowshomeserver
https://ece.partners.extranet.microsoft.com
www.microsoft.com/oem
http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowshomeserver
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