How to setup serviio on windows home server whs 2011. It was released on 6 april 2011 following the release of power pack 3 for its aging predecessor, windows home. This free software is an intellectual property of phpbb group. My issue is now i want to install the server on my windows home server 2011 machine. Remote access is disabled by default and must be enabled for each of the user accounts. The popular addin lightsout is now available for windows home server 2011. First, make sure the system is set to boot from the dvd drive first. Subjunk provides their software as a windows executable file and therefore installation is as easy as downloading the file pms 1.
The programs installer files are generally known as pms. How to remotely stream media content from windows home. Download the installer from the microsoft web site to install windows media. Ultimate serviio media server setup guide stream pc to ps3, xbox 360, android. In this post we will tell you how to remotely stream media saved on a windows home server 2011 based server.
Jul 07, 2012 one windows server version that was close to many of our readers hearts is windows home server. Considering move to whs 2011 drive and application. A dlna media server thats designed to stream to the playstation 3 and other devices. May 01, 2011 hi, im very interested in installing whs 2011 on my new desktop but do not fully understand on where to get it from. Here is what paul has to say about his addin and the serviio media server. Xbox 360, ps3 and wii can also receive some media via the whs. Running server on windows home server 2011 posted in generalwindows. Whether thats useful in your network we really cant answer, im afraid. Convert whs v1 to freenas or nas4free without reformatting drives. Sep 22, 20 the media library just seems broken on my whs 2011 system. This is used to transcode stream files to dlna compliant devices such as televisions. And i like the fact that whs 2011 will have some modicum of. Ps3 media server pms not finding your playstation 3 ps3 or xbox 360. Ps3 media server latest beta released yesterday on mac os x 10.
Its backed up with the powerful mplayerffmpeg packages. Jul 22, 2014 i pretty much ditched the ps3 as a playback device a few years ago because the only way to share media was through a dlna server, none of which are usable as a plugin on the whs 2011 at least that i am aware of. I run windows home server 2011 with one windows 7 desktop and two windows 7 laptops that backup to the home server. Ps3 media server is a dlnacompliant upnp media server. Airvideo, vlc shares, plex media server and subsonic are all taken a look at. I am able to stream music, pictures, and video to my ps3 and to my apple tv via itunes installed on my whs 2011 server. Windows server 2012it runs fine on whs 2011, even as a service.
And i like the fact that whs 2011 will have some modicum of support. Jan 06, 2012 serviio whs today was updated to version 0. Microsoft windows home server 2011 server installation 64 bit software microsoftx16 99610 01 2011. I use my whs v1 to feed plex to chromecastxbox 360ps3. On installation, windows home server 2011 will create a number of folders by default for music, pictures, documents, recorded tv, and videos. I have access to files on the server from the pc but the dashboard has not been installed for back ups. Dec 21, 2012 i have a spare pc and am thinking of using it for back ups and streaming media to the ps3, i have a spare windows 7 licence and an oem licence for windows home server 2011, which would people use. As soon as i started them manually, the launchpad immediately began working, and. One windows server version that was close to many of our readers hearts is windows home server. I can barely get one stream out of it, which is sufficient for now.
May 19, 2012 this guide shows you how simple it is to get serviio working on whs 2011. I also use the home server for remote access of files, and to stream media to my two ps3s in the house. My account is active, and i have a key for the iso, but the download link says that subscriptions expired in 20. The media library in windows home server 2011 geoff. I have to turn off media streaming, delete the database file and then enable the library to rebuild the media database file. Find windows server client computer backup provider service and start it if it isnt already started. I am working thru getting my ex495 whs 2011 to do all of the things that it use to do. Ps3 media server is a highly efficient media server that is compatible with several media devices. Ps3 media server is a dlna compliant upnp media server for the ps3, written in java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding any kind of media files, with minimum configuration. Mezzmo dlna media server awarded editors pick for windows 8 downloads, mezzmo dlna media server.
This video shows how to open the correct ports for ps3 media server to. For the purpose of this guide i will take a look at plex media server. These can be accessed either via windows networking, or via the web using the remote web access facilities of. I have installed wmp 11, the cccp codecs and the ps3 bluray access registry hack on pp1 and am am now streaming bluray hdd to my ps3 the whs media server is referenced as server. Ps3 media server addin download the windows home server. This addin removes the need to assign a static ip address to your server or manually forward ports on your router. There are three installers available for the windows platform. The ps3 is the first handheld video game console to use an optical disc format, universal media disc, as its primary storage medium. Originally written to support the playstation 3, ps3 media server has been expanded to support a range of other media renderers, including smartphones, tvs, music players and more.
Feb 09, 2011 remote streaming of media content is a very attractive feature of windows home server 2011. Jan 10, 2015 run media browser server from whs 2011 posted in generalwindows. Your life has gone digital it is time to simplify your life so you can easily access your files, photos, videos, and music from any pc or tv in your. I have crashplan installed to back up the server to their cloud and to the external drive. Windows home server 2011, code named vail, is a home server operating system by microsoft designed for small officehome offices and homes with multiple connected pcs to offer protected file storage, file sharing, automated pc backup, remote access, and remote control of pc desktops. Remote streaming of media content is a very attractive feature of windows home server 2011.
If youre not familiar with serviio, it is a transcodingcapable media server that just works. High definition formats include files like mkv, and additionally the lack of support for live streaming formats. Connect the ps3 system and dlna media server using a wired or wireless. This video shows how to open the correct ports for ps3 media server to function. My ex495 with upgraded cpu, intel e75 and 4gb memory seems to run cooler now and isnt so busy as was v1.
I run an ftp server to share media with friends and family. Ps3 media server has become quite handle among both playstation 3 and xbox. I have two main problems that i cant find answers to. Download windows home server 2011 iso from msdn technet. If mezzmo had an whs addin, then it would integrate into whs 2011 better and allow you to configure it without the need for remote desktop. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart or.
Installing wms on whs appears to be succesful, although building the media list is slow. Also the software is known as ps3 media server for whs. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart. May 28, 2011 as promised yesterday, heres the followup post describing my experience thus far with the media library in windows home server 2011. Running server on windows home server 2011 general.
Ps3 which is one of the popular gaming console lets you access games, videos, music and photos at any time and share them with your friends and family. You can do this in the bios or hit the appropriate key during startup that lets you select a. The company hosting this file has a trust rating of 910. The media library just seems broken on my whs 2011 system.
Some of the software you way want to look into are. Ps3 media server has been written to support the playstation 3, but it has expanded its capabilities to support a wide range of other media renderers, including smartphones, tvs and music players. Run media browser server from whs 2011 generalwindows. Windows home server is dead, but we shouldnt mourn it ars. The most popular versions of the ps3 media server are 1. First off i have been a supporter of mediabrowser since the very early days, the product is awesome i just installed your server running on a windows 7 machine with the client and so far the combo works very well. I use my whs v1 to feed plex to chromecastxbox 360 ps3. Hi, im very interested in installing whs 2011 on my new desktop but do not fully understand on where to get it from. This guide shows you how simple it is to get serviio working on whs 2011. On the contrary, ps3 media server worked without a hitch. Windows home server 2011 is the last windows home server release and was succeeded by windows server 2012 essentials. Hello, ps3 mediaserver addin is just a program to make the ps3 mediaserver itself to be operated from the console. Install windows home server 2011 and getting started. Install and configure plex media server for windows duration.
My movies home entertainment software solutions for windows, mac os x, iphone, ipad and android. As promised yesterday, heres the followup post describing my experience thus far with the media library in windows home server 2011. If i were to use a virtual machine i think it would be a vm on the server for a. The current version, windows home server 2011, is the last ever version. May 20, 2012 ps3 media server pms not finding your playstation 3 ps3 or xbox 360. This directory contains the latest stable releases of ps3 media server. This is used to transcode stream files to dlna compliant devices. Has anyone successfully got ps3 media server to run under whs 2011 i just cant get it to see the ps3, heres what i have tried so far. I was finally able to get on via the remote desktop connection and everything is working fine.
I am loving working thru the problems and learning win server 2008, whs 2011 fundamentals using the unleashed book, very good. Microsoft windows home server 2011 server installation 64. Is a windows application that supercharges itunes to create a better media server. Paul york has written to let us know about a new addin for windows home server v1 that manages and installs the free serviio dlna media server. The two windows home server discs the server install disc, and the client restore disc can be downloaded from the subscribers download. Windows home server 2011 or windows 7 windows neowin. Using a ps3 system as a client, you can display images, or play music or video files that are stored on a device with dlna media server functionality over a network. Dec 21, 20 running server on windows home server 2011 posted in generalwindows. We highly suggest using antivirus software before running any files from the internet.
Neither of these were running on my laptop even though they both were set to automatic startup. With remote streaming, uses can remotely access and stream their videos, music and pictures via remote access. Windows home server is dead, but we shouldnt mourn it. Both technet plus and msdn subscribers can now evaluate windows home server without any time limits whats so ever. Convert whs v1 to freenas or nas4free without reformatting.
Wp7 tversity whs 2011 web interface if youre slightly wondering if it works with music, thats a big yes as well. The hp mediasmart server administrator assigns a user name and password for up to 10 users plus an additional predefined guest user account. Asset is a upnp dlna compatible audio server, designed as an audio only. Using mezzmo dlna media server to stream video and audio to your ps3. The media library in windows home server 2011 geoff coupes. Windows home server 2011 doesnt add any new file sharing features to windows, just a new location from which to access files. Stream movies to windows phone 7 with tversity whs 2011. Windows firewall configured to allow ps3 media server straight through. This is useful if you have installed a 3rd party application that requires incoming access from the internet. What i have read i need a technet sub, is this correct. Running server on windows home server 2011 the open media. The howto geek has a roundup of the best windows home server apps.
Though it was initially developed for playstation 3, the server has been enhanced to support media devices of various types and makes. Dlna on samsung bluray bdc5500 and bdc6500 january. As soon as i started them manually, the launchpad immediately began working, and manual backup became available again. You will need to use remote desktop to access the mezzmo application to add files, run maintenance, etc.
Stream itunes to playstation 3 and xbox 360 consoles bizmodeller. Microsoft has just released windows home server 2011 to its msdn and technet subscribers. Ps3 media server for windows the safest way to download. Whs port forward allows the user to utilize the upnp feature of windows home server to open forwarded ports from your router to your home server.
In my experience, music is typically the easiest to get streaming anyways, but sometimes movies video can give some phones a headache. Ive been trying all sorts of settings and firewall changes, but no success. The hp mediasmart server includes several security measures. I pretty much ditched the ps3 as a playback device a few years ago because the only way to share media was through a dlna server, none of which are usable as a plugin on the whs 2011 at least that i am aware of. Ps3 media server is a dlna compliant upnp media server for the ps3, written in java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding any kind. Connect the ps3 system and dlna media server using a wired or wireless connection. Personally, i like whs 2011 better for sharing media to my ps3 and xbox, since twonky wasnt very good in this regard, but ymmv. Lightsout is used to put a windows home server 2011 into suspended mode or hibernation and resume on user defined events.
Windows home server 2011 includes dlna compliant media streaming. How to remotely stream media content from windows home server. Ps3 media server on windows home server 2011 whs vail. How to setup serviio on windows home server whs 2011 vail. My bravia can now see the wms, but as soon as i try to connect i get server access denied. All this plus perl with iis, php with iis, wordpress and mediawiki. The ps3 media server was born out of a group of people who wanted to do more with their playstation 3, due to sonys lack of support for high definition format videos which were unplayable on the system.