I also installed the mediasmart server led management for windows home server 2011 so my ex495 leds function like they did with v1 of whs. Unfortunately, whs 2011 is the end of the road for this consumer focused server setup that allows you to store and serve up files on your local network plus backup all your computers automatically. Besides i know there are issues with configuring the ps3 media server that the ps3 will not see the nic card on a server. Microsoft windows home server 2011 64bit oem system builder i chose this because i believe whs 2011 serves all my purposes. This free software is an intellectual property of phpbb group. Running server on windows home server 2011 posted in generalwindows. 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.
Hp ex470 mediasmart home server amd live, windows home. Server, which is based on the nowdiscontinued ps3 media server. If i were to use a virtual machine i think it would be a vm on the server for a. Jan 10, 2015 run media browser server from whs 2011 posted in general windows. The other media is aggregated because i also created folder pairs for pictures and some text files that i wanted available from any of my pcs. Dec 21, 2012 i have a spare pc and am thinking of using it for back ups and streaming media to the ps3, i have a spare windows 7 licence and an oem licence for windows home server 2011, which would people use. Upgrade complete repurposing dell inspiron 530 into a whs. Server essentials 2012 r2 vs windows 10 vs whs 2011. First, make sure the system is set to boot from the dvd drive first. I really dont want to go that route with whs2011, for a couple reasons. A complete ecovery of a the client is from the whs windows home server is relatively painless and quick. A complete ecovery of a the client is from the whswindows home server is relatively painless and quick.
It seems file storage and access is very straight forward and could easily replace the whs 2011 setup i have. Can a dlna dvd player connect to my windows home server and stream videos without any additional software on the whs. Windows home server is dead, but we shouldnt mourn it. Whs 2011 is based off of server 2008 codebase, and id rather use the newer os if i can, my concern is resource usage and the issue of joining a domain for my home pcs i know there is a hack for disabling this but havent tried it. Is windows home server dlna compatible out of the box. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart. The most popular versions of the ps3 media server are 1.
Using mezzmo dlna media server to stream video and audio to. The programs installer files are generally known as pms. A week ago, i blogged about my first impressions of using the media library in windows home server 2011. Originally written to support the playstation 3, ps3 media server has been expanded to support a range of other media renderers, including smartphones, tvs, music players and more. Have hit a bit of a wall with a new machine been setting up it uses whs 2011, which is based on server 2008 rc2, which i believe shares a base with windows 7. Ps3 media server is a dlnacompliant upnp media server.
Windows home server is dead, but we shouldnt mourn it ars. I am using dlna and wdtv live for playback but none of the. There were new versions of pms for whs2011, the latest or version 1. I am able to stream music, pictures, and video to my ps3 and to my apple tv via itunes installed on my whs 2011 server. It does a great job of streaming movies to the ps3 or xbox 360. My movies home entertainment software solutions for windows, mac os x, iphone, ipad and android. Windows home server 2011 support microsoft community. On the contrary, ps3 media server worked without a hitch.
I am not sure if it works with 2011, also with multiple vob files there is a setting in the ps3 that will play all vobs in a folder but that comes with issues if you do a 1 to 1 copy meaning it may play the first file then the second one is in french, then the third is a extra feature such as a. The current version, windows home server 2011, is the last ever version. There is a playstation media server referred to also as pms which had been initially offered for whs v. Byte microsofts windows home server 2011 will install on pretty much any system that supports windows 7. Windows firewall configured to allow ps3 media server straight through. Ive fallen in love with xvid avi video formats over the years, so thats what i focused on in this test. This guide shows you how simple it is to get serviio working on whs 2011. There are a few requirements system requirements to note. I also use the home server for remote access of files, and to stream media to my two ps3s in the house. Run media browser server from whs 2011 generalwindows. Streaming from basic windows network media player to ps3 works much better than mezzmo. Sometimes it will try to connect to any connection on a network meaning a desktop. Lightsout is used to put a windows home server 2011 into suspended mode or hibernation and resume on user defined events.
Started with java 64bit, now running java 32bit as part of the investigation, in case the 64bit was causing the issues. I really dont want to go that route with whs 2011, for a couple reasons. Ripping converting movies for whs 2011 media server. I am loving working thru the problems and learning win server 2008, whs 2011 fundamentals using the unleashed book, very good. Dec 01, 2012 i have just installed whs 2011 on a hp microserver, set up permissions for media streaming, enabled guest account ect. There are also issues with using wifi you did not say so on a ps3.
As promised yesterday, heres the followup post describing my experience thus far with the media library in windows home server 2011. Remote streaming of media content is a very attractive feature of windows home server 2011. I couldnt help but smile a bit when my wp7 successfully began streaming a popular movie from my release candidate version of windows home server 2011. The media library in windows home server 2011 geoff coupes. One windows server version that was close to many of our readers hearts is windows home server. My issue is now i want to install the server on my windows home server 2011 machine. Mkv files not recognized by whs 2011 rc media sharing. This is used to transcode stream files to dlna compliant devices. First off i have been a supporter of mediabrowser since the very early days, the product is awesome i just installed your server running on a windows 7 machine with the client and so far the combo works very well. Also the software is known as ps3 media server for whs. Feb 21, 20 im a long time user of whs and love the automated backup features provided by the whs connector. Part of the reason behind testing the wd mycloud was to possibly replace my windows home server 2011 box which i use to store and access files and of course the daily backup of each windows 8. If you find that you still need a home server, youll need to shell out some money on a server essentials os. Jul 07, 2012 one windows server version that was close to many of our readers hearts is windows home server.
Small businesses and households that depend on windows home server 2011 for their device, file and mediasharing needs may want to start looking for alternatives. So you have to force the ps3 media server to connect to the mss server. Jul 22, 2014 there is a simple setup for win7 and 8 pcs to share video to the ps3, xbox and other devices, but it requires setting up windows media player on the host machine to recognize the lanconnected device ps3 to access the media. I have my dvds backed up on a 3tb hard drive in a htpc as well as other media. The popular addin lightsout is now available for windows home server 2011. Jun 04, 2011 a week ago, i blogged about my first impressions of using the media library in windows home server 2011. My issue is now i want to install the server on my windows home server 2011. I have a spare pc and am thinking of using it for back ups and streaming media to the ps3, i have a spare windows 7 licence and an oem licence for windows home server 2011, which would people use. Install windows home server 2011 and getting started. At the time, it was perfect for my windows 7 and windows 8 machines. Feb 23, 2014 part of the reason behind testing the wd mycloud was to possibly replace my windows home server 2011 box which i use to store and access files and of course the daily backup of each windows 8. Feb 09, 2011 remote streaming of media content is a very attractive feature of windows home server 2011. Windows home server 2011 is the last windows home server release and was succeeded by windows server 2012 essentials.
I am working thru getting my ex495 whs 2011 to do all of the things that it use to do. How to remotely stream media content from windows home. Running server on windows home server 2011 general. My experience wasnt entirely positive, as i found a couple of wrinkles when i was accessing the server via the remote web access facility. You can do this in the bios or hit the appropriate key during startup that lets you select a. Hi all i have just installed whs 2011 on a hp microserver, set up permissions for media streaming, enabled guest account ect. This is used to transcode stream files to dlna compliant devices such as televisions. As soon as i started them manually, the launchpad immediately began working, and manual backup became available again. There is a simple setup for win7 and 8 pcs to share video to the ps3, xbox and other devices, but it requires setting up windows media player on the host machine to recognize the lanconnected device ps3 to access the media. Centralize and share your files and media across your home network. I am now trying to setup dlna streaming, but regardless of software serviio, mezzmo i can not get any of my devices to see the server, i can ping the server, ping the devices, i can also browse the shares on the server but just cant see it as a media server. How to setup serviio on windows home server whs 2011 vail. Whs 2011, avisynth issues universal media server forum. How to remotely stream media content from windows home server.
My experience wasnt entirely positive, as i found a couple of wrinkles when i was accessing the server via the remote web access facility since then, ive played around with it some more, and i have to say that my earlier misgivings have not been. Ps3 media server has been written to support the playstation 3, but it has expanded its capabilities to support a wide range of other media renderers, including smartphones, tvs and music players. Ps3 media server pms not finding your playstation 3 ps3 or xbox 360. Windows home server 2011 or windows 7 windows neowin. This would probably work on whs2011 or so there are confident indications. Upgrade complete repurposing dell inspiron 530 into a. How to setup a linux media server for media storage and streaming. Sep 20, 2011 the other media is aggregated because i also created folder pairs for pictures and some text files that i wanted available from any of my pcs. Microsoft windows home server 2011 server installation 64 bit software microsoftx16 99610 01 2011.
There are three installers available for the windows platform. I only use this machine to stream to other devices, 3 windows 7 pcs, a ps3 and 2 phones. Has anyone successfully got ps3 media server to run under whs 2011 i just cant get it to see the ps3, heres what i have tried so far. My ex495 with upgraded cpu, intel e75 and 4gb memory seems to run cooler now and isnt so busy as was v1. I am now trying to setup dlna streaming, but regardless of software serviio, mezzmo i can not get any of my devices to see the server, i can ping the server, ping the devices, i can also browse the shares on the server but just.
These can be accessed either via windows networking, or via the web using the. The media library in windows home server 2011 geoff. I looked at freenas and i didnt think it had enough features for me, mainly streaming. Setup windows media center connector to windows home server. Running server on windows home server 2011 generalwindows. Multiple pcs in your home often means photos, music, videos and files scattered about and difficult to locate. I run windows home server 2011 with one windows 7 desktop and two windows 7 laptops that backup to the home server. I would like to convert this machine to a windows home server 2011 machine for the localized back up of the whole home. You will need to use remote desktop to access the mezzmo application to add files, run maintenance, etc. Ps3 media server on windows home server 2011 whs vail. I have been running a windows home server 2011 machine in my home office since it came out and prior to that i had windows home server v1. Streaming and sharing digital media on microsoft windows home. My overall setup is windows phone 7tmobile, dlink dir 655 router, windows home server, and one of the best media server software products out there in tversity.
Unlike its 32bit predecessor, whs 2011 is a 64bit only os. Im a long time user of whs and love the automated backup features provided by the whs connector. On installation, windows home server 2011 will create a number of folders by default for music, pictures, documents, recorded tv, and videos. Find windows server client computer backup provider service and start it if it isnt already started. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart or. The hp mediasmart server provides a central location to keep all your files for easy access. Stream movies to windows phone 7 with tversity whs 2011. May 20, 2012 ps3 media server pms not finding your playstation 3 ps3 or xbox 360. When configured properly an automated differential backup of the client is done nightly. The media library in windows home server 2011revisited. In this post we will tell you how to remotely stream media saved on a windows home server 2011 based server. The ps and whs used to work just fine before i moved and changed to uverse. We cover a lot of home server apps here at howto geek, so it can be. Just click ok to that message, you dont need to set it up right away unless you want to.
In windows home server 2011, the server now supports microsofts play to functionality, which enables the server to act as a digital media. Since 2011, chris has written over 2,000 articles that have been read. The my movies for windows home server solution is now my movies home and essentials server solution. Microsoft windows home server 2011 server installation 64. Over a year ago april 2016, support ended for the aging server operating system, the software giant reminded users this week. After youve installed windows home server whs youve probably noticed a message pop up when you start windows media center wmc. How to setup serviio on windows home server whs 2011. How to install windows home server 2011 informationweek.
With remote streaming, uses can remotely access and stream their videos, music and pictures via remote access. May 28, 2011 as promised yesterday, heres the followup post describing my experience thus far with the media library in windows home server 2011. Using it is easier than you might think, as the server software youll need is built into windows. Ive kept active in the windows home server community, creating several addins. This video shows how to open the correct ports for ps3 media server to function. Here we take a look at installing the windows media center connector and the features it has to offer. If mezzmo had an whs addin, then it would integrate into whs 2011 better and allow you to configure it without the need for remote desktop. Whs 2011 was a fairly reliable home server built on server 2008 r2.
It was released on 6 april 2011 following the release of power pack 3 for its aging. Windows home server 2011, code named vail, is a home server operating system by microsoft designed for small officehome offices and homes with multiple connected pcs to offer protected file storage, file sharing, automated pc backup, remote access, and remote control of pc desktops. Neither of these were running on my laptop even though they both were set to automatic startup. Yeah im one of the nerds that used and still does windows home server 2011. May 19, 2012 this guide shows you how simple it is to get serviio working on whs 2011. Xbox 360, ps3 and wii can also receive some media via the whs. Jul 02, 2011 byte microsofts windows home server 2011 will install on pretty much any system that supports windows 7. Windows home server 2011 is based on windows server 2008 r2 and windows 7 and requires x8664 cpus 64bit, while its predecessor worked on the older ia32 32bit architecture as well. Dec 21, 20 running server on windows home server 2011 posted in general windows.