How to Add and Manage Shared Folders on Windows Home Server

These folders cannot be deleted, but we can create our own folders if needed.

Or right-tap on the WHS Console icon in the tray and select Shared Folders.

Open WHS Console and under Shared Folders right-click and fire up the folder you want.

you could also go into connection and double-tap on the Home Server icon… Add New FolderAdding a new folder is pretty straight-forward.

You’ll need to decide if you want to enable folder duplication or not.

With it enabled, it duplicates the folder and files contained in it across multiple drives on the server.

Next we need to snag the throw in of access each user will have for the new folder.

The types of access are as follows…

The folder has been successfully created and you could close out of the wizard and start adding files.

Now in Windows Home Server Console we can see the created folder named DVD Movies.

Then click finish on the warning message if you’re sure you want to delete it.

Remember that if a folder is duplicated, that will be deleted as well.

Also you’ve got the option to’t delete the folders that were included by default by WHS.

In this example we created a Documents shared folder and want to enable Folder Duplication and change user access.

Just right-poke the folder and select Properties.

You need at least 2 drives on your server to enable folder duplication.

What it does is automatically duplicate the folder and its contents over to another drive.

It also syncs the folder with the duplicate.

Remember that duplication takes twice the amount of space of total storage space.

You might want to use this feature for your most important files and documents.

pick the User Access tab to change the throw in of access each user has to the folder.

it’s possible for you to also check out folder history and see how it has grown over time.

Right-click a particular and select History…which brings up a screen showing what’s been going on.

you’re free to choose to display week, month, year, or a full history.

A folder needs to be in operation for a minimum of one week.

You’ll be able to administer user account access to the folders on the internet and over the web.

The Folder Duplication feature is a great way to ensure there is redundant backup of your most important files.

This guide should help get you started with using and understanding shared folders on your home server.