2008/12/11. Design Considerations for Building a Windows Home Server

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1 Design Considerations for Building a Windows Home Server 1

2 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. 2

3 Individual PCs Optical & External Media Networked Storage Windows Home Server Worldwide Unit Forecast Recent Analyst Reports 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 Forrester IDC ABI Research In-Stat 1,000, ,

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5 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 5

6 Software & Services Hardware Channel & Customer 1. For use on the hardware For marketing 6

7 Building A Windows Home Server solution CJ Saretto Headless Device Input Simplicity Unobtrusive Server Recovery Hard Drive & System Health Indicators 7

8 Recovery can be used when Recovery Procedure Unknown Initialized Healthy Failing Failed Removed Missing SDK Description Logo Requirement WHS_DISK_FAILED The hard disk has suffered a catastrophic failure. Disk Failure WHS_DISK_FAILING An imminent failure of the hard disk is expected. OEM Selectable WHS_DISK_HEALTHY The hard disk is available for use by Windows Home Server. Disk Mounted WHS_DISK_INITIALIZED The hard disk is being initialized for use by Windows Home Server. Disk Mounted WHS_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 Unmounted WHS_DISK_REMOVED The hard disk has been safely removed from Windows Home Server and is no longer attached. Disk Unmounted WHS_DISK_UNKNOWN The hard disk is attached to the system but has not yet been initialized by Windows Home Server. OEM Selectable 8

9 Healthy Warning Critical 9

10 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 Remote Access 3 rd Party/Enthusiast Platform Centralized Storage Family Applications Data Protection Entertainment Communications Home Networking Publishing & Sharing 10

11 Windows Client Client Applications Addins Services Web Server Windows Home Server API Windows Client API Windows Home Server API Windows Server 2003 API Windows client services Windows Home Server Services Windows 2003 Server services Internet Services 11

12 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 Up to 8 drive bays! NAS 7040 (mini ITX w/4 SATA) NAS 7800 DVD-ROM size w/8 SATA) Logo compliant design 12

13 Processor Roadmap Reference Designs BIOS Drivers SDK Platform Technologies WHS Specific Software World Class Support AMD LIVE! Home Media Server is designed to offer a smarter way to store, protect, and access your digital content 13

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