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Raspberry Pi 2 Server Essentials

You're reading from   Raspberry Pi 2 Server Essentials Transform your Raspberry Pi into a multi-purpose web server that supports your entire multimedia world with this practical and accessible tutorial!

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2016
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ISBN-13 9781783985692
Length 174 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Preface 1. Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi 2. Preparing a Network FREE CHAPTER 3. Configuring Extra Features 4. Using Fast Web Servers and Databases 5. Setting Up the Raspberry Pi as a File Server 6. Setting Up Game Servers 7. Streaming Live HD Video 8. Setting Up the Pi as a Media Center Server 9. Running Your Pi from a Battery's Power Source 10. Windows IoT Core 11. Running Your ownCloud 12. The Internet of Things – Sensors in the Cloud Index

Peripherals

I tried to plug in various devices and see what happens with most of them not doing anything. Popular ones seem to work, such as a USB mouse and keyboard transceiver.

Just remember that power is still an issue on USB, so it may be a good idea to use a powered hub.

You can find more information on supported devices by visiting: http://ms-iot.github.io/content/en-US/win10/SupportedInterfaces.htm.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is still a fairly new addition to Windows IoT as of writing this chapter. I tried a generic Bluetooth dongle (unbranded), and it was installed successfully. It found my TV and my Bluetooth keyboard while I was on WebGUI.

I was successful in pairing my keyboard and navigating the screen.

You may also succeed in paring Bluetooth serial port transceivers as it seems to be supported on generic Bluetooth.

Wireless

Wireless support has been rapidly extended since the release candidate, and it supports the official Raspberry Pi dongle and other popular chipsets used in many other...

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