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Is Windows Home Server 2011 capable of running any Windows application (i.e. that runs on Windows 7)?

I have a Win7 all-in-one HTPC but plan to split it into a media server and front-end HTPC. It currently runs background applications like MediaPortal TV Server, Plex Media Server, Google Music, AudioGalaxy, uTorrent, Sabnzbd and eventually even a DB/Webserver (i.e. MySQL, IIS). I'm considering WHS + FlexRaid because I hope to still run all these applications on my media server. I've googled but haven't a clear answer, so was hoping someone could provide some insight. Also, is there a problem with running all these apps on a media server with WHS + FlexRaid?

whs is basically windows so yes it will run w7 apps. As for flex raid I don't have enough experience to help you.

Here's the WHS2011 + FlexRAID forum: http://forum.flexraid.com/index.php?board=9.0

Old blog post: http://www.openegg.org/2011/10/18/flexra...-spoilers/

Another article about it: http://www.mswhs.com/2011/11/flexraid-an...tegration/

Full guide to setting up FlexRAID + WHS2011: http://www.assassinserver.com/?page_id=40 ($25)

(2012-10-16, 03:15)Dougie Fresh Wrote: [ -> ]Here's the WHS2011 + FlexRAID forum: http://forum.flexraid.com/index.php?board=9.0

Old blog post: http://www.openegg.org/2011/10/18/flexra...-spoilers/

Another article about it: http://www.mswhs.com/2011/11/flexraid-an...tegration/

Full guide to setting up FlexRAID + WHS2011: http://www.assassinserver.com/?page_id=40 ($25)

My question was about application compatibility for WHS2011 & FlexRaid, if it wasn't clear. I run many applications on my Win7 HTPC and want to ensure there are no downsides or incompatibilities if I continue running these on a WHS & FlexRaid box. The question was not about installing FlexRaid on WHS - that I am comfortable with. Before investing in a media server, I want to benefit from the experience of the community to make sure it can do all that I want it to efficiently and effectively.

Thanks, Ragg. The answer seemed obvious but I had to be sure.

What are the advantages of replacing W7 with WHS? Seems like you could just add flexraid and keep your existing setup.

(2012-10-16, 21:38)Mallet21 Wrote: [ -> ]What are the advantages of replacing W7 with WHS? Seems like you could just add flexraid and keep your existing setup.

I'm keeping my existing HTPC and adding a new media server to expand with multiple HDDs.

(2012-10-16, 21:38)Mallet21 Wrote: [ -> ]What are the advantages of replacing W7 with WHS? Seems like you could just add flexraid and keep your existing setup.

To answer your original question: Yes, all your Win7 applications will run without any issue on WHS.

As Mallet points out, you should probably think carefully about using WHS over Win7 (or Win8): http://arstechnica.com/information-techn...-mourn-it/

That being said, I haven't run Windows since ME - so take my advice with a *huge* grain of salt

I am keeping my eyes on Windows 8 as a home server

http://www.wegotserved.com/2012/10/14/bu...tep-ebook/
http://www.wegotserved.com/category/news...ws-8-news/

I want to see how Storage Spaces pans out for this.