Managing Add-ins in Windows Home Server 2011

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Updated: March 30, 2011

Applies To: Windows Home Server 2011

Windows Home Server 2011 makes it possible to perform common administrative tasks by using the Windows Home Server 2011 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 Home Server 2011 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.