Windows Home Server, codename “Vail” has been leaked which is currently in CTP4 stage. This version of Windows is leaked through a torrent. According to the description of that download, Vail, the next version of Windows Home Server that is build upon both on-premises and cloud technologies for home and small office & home office users. It further says

“Out of the box, Vail provides simple file sharing, remote access, home computer backup, expandable storage through Drive Extender, and media streaming both inside and outside the home. Vail also contains an application catalog and product-wide extensibility model so that new services such as anti-virus, online sharing, and home automation can be seamlessly and easily added to the solution.”

As per the findings of Windows Now, these are the silent features of this build

• Built on the RTM bits of Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Will come in 2 flavors, Home Standard and Home Premium
• Requires an x64 Processor.
• Requires a minimum of 160GB primary hard drive.
• Server “Desktop Experience” is installed OOB (meaning Aero, Media, etc).
• Built-In HomeGroup Support (unlike WS2008 R2)
• WHS Console is now the “Dashboard”, and has a cleaner Add-In model (all pages are now AddIns).
• There will be an online catalog for add-ins hosted by Microsoft.
• While there is a “Recorded TV” option in the folders, there does not presently appear to be deeper media integration. That may come in later builds.
• It *appears* that WHS now backs itself up.

For more details and screenshots, visit iGeneration by Zack Whittaker

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