WHS + DVD library management

[irishBoiler]

Yup, I read some of the FAQ up top. I'm completely lost on how to easily manage a library of dvd's on my whs. Keep in mind, the goal is high quality and able to be seen/streamed by my Xbox 360. Don't worry about the space. Also, managing metadata, movie folder images would be cool

What format should regular dvd's be ripped to? Just normal, video ts style?
What format should HD dvd's be ripped to? How do I convert .mkv file to whatever?
How do I manage the library easily so that my 360 can easily go through it? Is Media Center available for WHS, that seems like the easiest to scroll through the lists?

WHS is pretty cool, this is the last big thing I need to figure out.

Thanks in advance

 

[nitrobass24]

www.mymovies.dk

I use the regular version on my WHS has more options for things, than the WHS version.

Also on reg DVD's just rip to video ts folder.
HD DVD/blurays just remux the main video/audio streams to .mkv

 

[drgnfang]

I rip straight to VOB for DVD's and store them in a DVD share on the WHS. I point WMC/VMC to it and it "just works". Haven't done any HD yet.

 

[irishBoiler]

www.mymovies.dk

I use the regular version on my WHS has more options for things, than the WHS version.

Also on reg DVD's just rip to video ts folder.
HD DVD/blurays just remux the main video/audio streams to .mkv

So, if they are in mkv format, the 360 will run them? What program are you using to remux it? Good Tutorial anywhere?

Also, I installed My Movies for WHS, but haven't been able to login to its service and get it started. Don't know what's wrong.

 

[geiger]

So, if they are in mkv format, the 360 will run them? What program are you using to remux it? Good Tutorial anywhere?

Also, I installed My Movies for WHS, but haven't been able to login to its service and get it started. Don't know what's wrong.

With windows 7 MKV is supported on extenders.

 

[nitrobass24]

So, if they are in mkv format, the 360 will run them? What program are you using to remux it? Good Tutorial anywhere?

Also, I installed My Movies for WHS, but haven't been able to login to its service and get it started. Don't know what's wrong.

Dont use the WHS version.
Just use the regular windows version.

SlySoft AnydvdHD
MakeMKV

First rip the BD/HDDVD/DVD to folder.
Then fireup MakeMKV open desired ripped folder, it will analize the disc structure, and you can select the main movie.
It will then remux the main movie to a mkv container wihtout any bitloss in Video, and will transcode the audio to AC3 5.1.....all in one step.

This gives you a .mkv that can play on any box and will be much smaller compared to a full disc.

 

[irishBoiler]

With windows 7 MKV is supported on extenders.

Since I have WHS on the box w/ the videos, I assume there will be a patch to their older systems for mkv support?

Also, those links nitrobass24 are really helpful, thanks!