Tuesday, October 22, 2013

"Windows Server Essentials Media Pack" (DNLA Stream, HTML5 and Dashboard Media stuff)

Microsoft Downloads - Windows Server Essentials Media Pack

This pack enables the media streaming functionality for Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and the Windows Server Essentials Experience server role in Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard and Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter. By downloading and installing this pack, you will be able to restore the media streaming functionality.

Version: 1.0

Date Published: 10/21/2013

wsemp.exe, 16.9 MB

This pack will enable the following functionality on for Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and the Windows Server Essentials Experience server role in Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard & and Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter:

  • Streaming of media (photos, music and videos) to DLNA-compliant receivers
  • Smooth streaming to HTML5 HTML5-compliant browsers through by using Remote Web Access and to web service applications
  • UI elements associated with the configuration of media streaming in the Windows Server Essentials Dashboard

I've been wanting to host an Windows Home Server/Windows Server Essentials box in the house for the longest time... And yet, have never found the want too. That said, when/if I do, I'll want to add this to it...

 

Related Past Post XRef:
The next SBS, WSE, beta is now available. Windows Server 2012 Essentials Beta (and SDK) is now available
“Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials” Think “Windows Home Server Meets the Home Office/Small Business”

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