HP EX490 HP MediaSmart Server - User Guide - 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. 1