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Originally Posted by Bonjour43MA

Cool! Questions about the WHS:

- Can you schedule auto-backup of all files on the WHS to an attached external USB HDD?
Haven't tried to an external HDD, because for peace of mind reason, do not keep all your storage at one place! If you would only backup your WHS while having the USB connected, you can always manual it.
- How loud/hot does the unit get after prolong use, since it's on 24/7?
it's not on 24/7. I still have it going into sleep after x amount of time of inactivity. Only downside is that when trying to wake it up, you have to wait about 20sec. No biggie for me. Plus, my WHS is storage in the closet with the network equipments, I hardly notice it even it's fully loaded with running app
- Let's say I put another 1TB drive in the WHS (so 2x1TB), how does the folder duplication process work? Can you specify where to duplicate the files to (in this case, the 2nd 1TB drive).
You have the option of duplicate specific folders. I have all my folders separated into "backup" and "storage". The WHS would only copy the "Backup" ones. I believe you can setup your own rules
- When using RDP to connect to the WHS box, does it look like regular Windows Desktop (with the Start button, My computer, etc) so you and run commands on it?
yes
- Have you tried the daily backup feature where you can essentially take a snapshot of your PC's file system, so that when needed you can re-image your PC directly from the WHS? That's one feature I"m really interested in.
You are talking similar to the function of Time Machine on Mac? I haven't gotten my way around it on Windows machine+WHS, although my macs with Time Capsule works wonder. If you got any info on this, do share
- Does it support FTP connection?
yes
Thanks!

Originally Posted by Bonjour43MA

Sounds like WHS is the way to go!

I was talking to this guy at work and he said that there was a big problem with transferring large files (at a certain GB) on the WHS, where the files would get corrupted beyond recoverable. Have you guys heard of that "problem"?

Never heard of this. Just remember that your WHS is basically another little PC for a very specific job. Maintenance should still carry on as any other PC. Thus, regular disk cleaning, checking, antivirus... etc are recommended.