Episode 127 of the BYOB podcast is available: …Michael Martis and I talk about a variety of short topics. We get into some hardware and even cell phone plans. You can find episode 127 here.
The beta build of StableBit DrivePool for WHS2011, SBS 2011 Essentials and Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials has had an update. Version 1.3.3.7563 RC has the following change log: [D] When setting a duplication count, always write through the number to disk before considering the set successful (i.e. bypass the cache). [D] Changed how […]
The beta version of My Movies Home and Essentials Server Solution for users of WHS2011 and WS2012 Essentials has had an update. Version 2.14 PR4 has the following changes: Added: Remote Event Handler for Yamaha Receivers. Added: Remote Event Handler for Pioneer Receivers. Added: Mi Casa Verde Event Handler for Lights and Curtain Controls. Added: […]
Episode 231 of "The Home Server show" is available with alternative backup ideas: “I’ve got an alternative backup idea for you and will share that as well as a little follow up on last week’s show. A lot going on in the forums and we will talk about some posts…” You can find episode 231 […]
TechNet have a virtual lab on deploying and managing your small business with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials: In the first part of this 2-part lab, you will deploy and configure a server with the Windows Server Essentials Experience role. There are two paths for this lab – deploying and configuring through the Server Manager […]
Linus techtips has a great video on the IOSafe N2 fireproof & waterproof NAS. In this unboxing and overview video they explain the technology which keeps the box safe from fire for 30 minutes, giving time for the fire department to arrive and distinguish the fire and whilst they are using their hoses the IOSafe […]
The beta build of StableBit DrivePool for WHS2011, SBS 2011 Essentials and Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials has been updated. Version 1.3.3.7558 RC has the following change log: Made the error message more clear when re-indexing is not working due to the Windows Search service being disabled. Added FolderSizes_Disable to disable folder size queries […]
A couple of articles on the new Gen8 MicroServer from HP. First up is eWeek with their 2 page review: Even without the attempt at visual appeal, this server is well thought out with its tool free design its speed and its reduced impact on the workplace. This is an ideal server for small businesses […]
Episode 230 of "The Home Server Show" is up: It’s the all Cloud edition on HSS 230. We follow up on Copy.com, CrashPlan, and introduce a new cloud service called DrivePop. DrivePop is a Live Drive reseller and have given HSS listeners a heck of a deal. Listen to get all the details! We also […]
Installing and configuring the Archive Manager client This is the fourth article of this series. Previous articles provided an overview of the OBH service, Archive Manager backup software, Explorer file-sync add-in as well as configuring your server for web hosting. This article assumes you have your server configured for web hosting and the OBH client […]
