Managing Add-ins in Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials

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Applies To: Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials

Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials makes it possible to perform common administrative tasks by using the Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials Dashboard. The Add-in Management page of the Dashboard provides:

  • A list of installed add-ins, which displays:

    • The name of the online service or add-in.

    • The installed version of the add-in.

    • The status of the add-in.

    • The subscription status of the add-in.

    • The name of the company or publisher that is making the add-in available.

  • A tasks pane that includes a set of tasks for managing a selected add-in.

The following table describes the various Add-in Management tasks that are available in Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials Dashboard. Some of the tasks are Add-in specific, and they are only visible when you select an Add-in in the list.

Add-in Management tasks in the Dashboard

Task name Description

Remove the add-in

Removes the selected add-in from the server and from all other computers in the network.

Install the add-in on computers

Helps you schedule installation of the selected add-in on all other computers in the network.

Get help with the add-in

Opens your Internet browser to a Web site from which you can search for solutions to problems, and learn more about a selected add-ins.

Update the add-in

Helps you download and install updates for the add-ins that are installed on your server and network computers.

Renew the add-in subscription

Opens your Internet browser to a Web site from which you can renew your add-in subscription.