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Microsoft Windows Home Server - WHS will automatically backup and restore your PCs and allow you to share and access files from any machine in the house as well as giving you remote access to those files and PC’s as well. This site will guide you on your journey of discovery with WHS.
The add-in Duplication Info has been updated to Version 1.0.1.1 1 1.0.1.2. What is unique about this add-in, is that it displays what hard drives your duplicated files reside on, enabling you to see how drive extender works
Change Log for 1.0.1.2:
Change Log for 1.0.1.1:
Just 7 days and this is the 4th update. Wow, developer Dave Mercer is very quick at bug busting his add-in. Windows Home Server Event Monitor has now been updated to version 1.1.0.0 with some big changes this time.
Bugs:
New stuff:
Download and more information at Dave’s Website.
German company Leo are a trade hardware vender for Windows Home Server. Their offering is the Piranha Home Server. Using a Intel Celeron 430 (1.8GHz, 512KB, Conroe) and based in a stylish MiniPC mATX case. It offers the following:
More details and ordering information from their site.
Ace Computes are offering 2 PCs for Windows Home Server. The AHS_300 (pictured above) which uses the NSK1300 MicroATX Cube case from Antec and the AHS_400 (pictured below) with Hot Swap Drive facility. This time using the Mini-ITX ES34069 chassis from Chenbro which only measures 10.24” x 5.51” x 10.24” and weighs 9.5 Kgs.
Both PCs offer:
Ace Computers are not selling direct to the public as these computers are designed for system builders to re-sell.
More information is available from Ace Computers, plus PDF data sheets for both the AHS_300 and the AHS_400 are available for download.
Universal Home Server from Universal Systems is available for $750.00 and includes:
The Enpower EN-501 Home Server from PC Club offers the following for only $649 pre built.
Upgrades are available for a higher spec Core 2 Duo CPU, Memory, Hard drive and the CD-ROM drive using the online PC build configurator.
MAXDATA Belinea o.center is an energy-efficient unit, which will allow up to four hot plug SATA hard drives to be connected and offers advanced management and media functions.
No more information is available on this unit at the moment, but you may want to keep an eye on the o.line page at Belinea.
Available in early 2008, the Life|ware Life|storage will offer enterprise-class storage to consumers, including Life|ware Entertainment and Automation Server software for home management.
1 gigabit network capability and 1.5 or 2.25 terabyte of storage in a 4-space rack-mount or set-top unit, Life|storage has the capacity, flexibility, and speed to make digital storage a snap.
The rack-mount unit fits in any standard 19″ rack. The set-top version can be placed on any horizontal surface, so you can start doing more with your digital media immediately.
Features
Life|ware is the software solution that allows you to seamlessly control your home digital entertainment. Distributing music throughout the house, enacting homeowner-defined Life|scenes™ and sharing media across your entire network from Windows Home Server. You can also control your home’s lighting system, thermostats and security systems via the included home automation software.
We reported back in July, that Iomega would be releasing a Windows Home Server machine and today we have (a little) more information for you. Due for release in early 2008 the expandable Iomega HomeCenter Server will ship with one 500GB hard drive and will have four “easy-swap” drive bays for storage expansion.
At least from the pic we can now see, what she is going to look like. And I must say, what a beauty! More information will be available early next year.
Digital video surveillance software company WiLife, has announced that their PC-based security software package, Command Center Software Version 2.1 is compatible with Windows Home Server.
Their Video Security System was created by industry veterans to provide a fully integrated, easy to use and easy to set up security system for homes and small businesses. Windows Home Server offers an additional layer of security to the WiLife system by providing a central storage hub and automatic daily backups of security video archives.
The Command Center Software enables you to fully leverage and manage your video security with built-in features like motion based recording, free remote viewing from any Internet connection and real-time text and email alerts with video attachments. It also also fully integrates with the Windows Mobile platform for remote viewing of up to six simultaneous video streams from any Windows Mobile device.
It enables you to see what’s going on in and around your home or small business from anywhere at anytime, and more importantly you are able to review recorded video of what happened while you were or are away.
WiLife also offers a variety of high resolution digital video cameras that include indoor cameras, outdoor cameras and spy cameras. Simply select a starter system which includes one camera, the Command Center software, and HomePlug receiver, and then expand the system by purchasing additional cameras, all of which have mix-and-match interoperability.
The award-winning PC-based WiLife Video Security System is the world’s first affordable, professional-grade video security system that is easy to install. WiLife’s advanced security technology delivers high-end features such as free remote viewing from any Windows cell phone or Internet browser, motion based recording, quick search and playback of recorded video, customizable alerts and mix-and-match smart IP cameras.
Download WiLife Command Center 2.1
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