Installing WHS from a DVD is the easiest method if the computer you're using doesn't have a DVD drive, your next best option is to use an external DVD drive that attaches via USB. The trial version will run for 120 days after that time, you'll need to purchase the aforementioned system builder disc and perform a server reinstallation (don't worry, the reinstallation will preserve all your backups). Visit Microsoft's Windows Home Server Web site for details. If you're not sure you want to commit to Windows Home Server, there are two ways to obtain a trial version of the operating system: You can pay the postage for Microsoft to mail you a DVD, or you can download it for free (in the form of an ISO disc image) and burn it to a DVD using a program such as Nero or CyberLink's PowerDVD. IT pros and commercial developers can also acquire the software as part of their subscriptions to Microsoft TechNet or Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN). You should be aware that Microsoft does not allow you to reuse this license if you migrate to different hardware down the road.
You can buy a "system builder" copy from many online retailers for about $100. Windows Home Server isn't sold as a retail product, but that doesn't mean it's not available to consumers. For the chassis, you can either recycle an otherwise past-its-prime computer or buy a bare-bones system such as the VIA ARTiGO A2000 we'll use in this example. Several manufacturers currently offer prebuilt servers based on WHS, but you can also buy the operating system by itself and easily build out your own server. Windows, Linux and Macintosh computers can connect to the server (either locally or remotely over the Internet) and access shared files, but only computers running Windows XP and Vista can take advantage of automated backup on home-brew Windows Home Servers. Note that Windows Home Server is limited to 10 client computers.
The recently announced Windows Home Server Power Pack 2 adds important new features to the server operating system - including much-improved support for Windows Media Center Extenders and client PCs running Windows Media Center - and fixes a number of bugs. It also allows file and printer sharing it can stream audio, video and digital photographs to any device that supports Windows Media Connect (including the Xbox 360 gaming console) and it can be configured to allow remote access, so you can access and control your server and all the machines connected to it from anywhere you have an Internet connection.
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