Search for and play media files on Windows Server Essentials from a computer or digital media player on the network 8 Manage media server using the Dashboard 5Īllow or restrict access to a media library on the server 6 Managing Media Streaming in Windows Server Essentials 4 Managing Media Streaming in Windows Server Essentials 1 All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. You may copy and use this document for your internal, reference purposes.

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Send media files on Windows Server Essentials to Windows Media Player, Xbox 360, or to a networked digital media player in the network.Search for and play media files on Windows Server Essentials from a computer or digital media player on the network.Allow or restrict access to a media library on the server.Manage media server using the Dashboard.

Managing Media Streaming in Windows Server Essentials.

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