Out of the box, Vail provides simple file sharing, remote access, home computer backup, expandable storage through Drive Extender, and media streaming both inside and outside the home. Vail also contains an application catalog and product-wide extensibility model so that new services such as anti-virus, online sharing, and home automation can be seamlessly and easily added to the solution.

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If you want to see more about “Vail” visit these links:

• Windows Home Server ‘Vail’: A web based media center?
• Early version of Windows Home Server ‘Vail’ leaks to the Web
• First look at Windows Home Server