Announced at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in January this year, after a long period of secrecy that one may have thought Microsoft incapable of, Windows Home Server is to be released during the second half of this year. This article explores in-depth the capabilities, the features, the storage requirements and quotes about the product from the makers at Microsoft.

The new server is for homes with multiple PCs, Xboxs, and those who want storage available at all times. Backed with speculated Vista-only capabilities, the Home Server will feature a number of features – unheard of until now, but according to Microsoft ‘the future is finally here!’

(more…)