
Windows Home Server Connector "backs up your home computer daily" to the Windows Home Server. In addition, it allows the Windows Home Server to "monitor the health of your home computer."
I was a little dismayed to find out that Windows Home Server does not support 64-bit operating systems such as Vista Ultimate x64 on Nighthawk. I was not aware of this limitation and after I attempted the installation, Nighthawk locked up hard, ignoring any keyboard or mouse input. Nighthawk had to be reset to recover.
Microsoft has not announced any plans on supporting 64-bit systems with Windows Home Server which is a shame.

It is clear that the Windows Home Server connector is meant to be installed by the Windows Home Server "administrator" because the first thing it prompts you for is the password for the administrator.

A shortcut to the "Shared Folders on Server" is added to your desktop and a "Quick Launch" icon is added to your computer's Start bar. This icon allows you to:
- Start the Windows Home Server Console"
- Backup Now...
- View Backup Status
- Update Password...
- Access the Shared Folders, and
- Display Help information

Start the Windows Home Server Console and upon entering the administrator's password, the console will connect to your home server.

You will be prompted to enter the user's "First Name," "Last Name" (optional) and "Logon name."
Hint: Enter a "logon name" which matches the user's account on their computer.
You may also enable "Remote Access" for this user. (More on this subject later.)

"If you create a user account and password on the server that matches a user account and password on your home computer then you will not be prompted for authentication each time you access a shared folder on the server."

That's it! That's how easy it is to define a user to your Windows Home Server.

Next up: Personal folders and controlling access to Shared Folders.
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