HP EX490 MediaSmart Server - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 1. Welcome to the HP MediaSmart
Server
The HP MediaSmart Server protects and shares digital content—providing an easy-to-use, central
repository for digital photos, music, videos, and documents. The HP MediaSmart Server supports
computers running Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® Mac® OS X, enabling a more protected
and reliable way of managing media and files.
The HP MediaSmart Server Provides
• Mac and Windows Supported Operating Systems
Support for networks that have a mix of Microsoft Windows
and Mac OS X 10.5 or later computers.
• HP Photo Viewer and HP Photo Publisher
A simple photo management and sharing tool that lets you
share photos directly from the server or through popular
photo sharing web sites like snapfish, facebook, flickr, and
Picasa Web Albums.
Photo web site services are subject to change without notice
and some services may not be available at the time of
product purchase. The available service providers may vary in your country/region.
• Media Collector
Media Collector automatically collects photos, music, and video files from computers on the
network and organizes them on the server.
• Media Streaming and Remote Media Streaming
Photos, videos, and music can be streamed to PCs or TVs on the network. Furthermore, you can
enjoy your photos, music, and videos—while on the network or away—with remote media
streaming to any Internet-connected computer.
• PC Backup and Mac Backup
An automatic backup process for Windows PCs and Apple Macs on your home network.
Automatic backup of computers running Microsoft Windows® Vista (32 & 64 bit), XP Home
(SP2), XP Professional (SP2), Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2) or later, and Macs running Time
Machine.
• Remote Computer Access
Remote access to media and files with an easy-to-use, browser-based interface. With proper
authorization, a remote user can log into their network and perform functions as if they were
sitting at their networked computer.
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