Archive for April, 2013

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool v1.3.2.7547 BETA

The beta build of StableBit DrivePool has had an update. Here is the change log for this latest release for users of WHS2011, SBS 2011 Essentials and Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials: Fixed sporadic error when DrivePool_VerifyAfterCopy was enabled (disabled by default). Files were failing verification, even when they were identical. Some files were not […]

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Add-In: StableBit Scanner v2.4.0.2900 / 2901 BETA

The beta release of StableBit Scanner has had an update and now adds support to automatically check the health of your file systems. Here is the full change log for version 2.4.0.2900 / 2901 BETA: SMART Failures were not being reported in the Dashboard. (WSS only) Drive letter assignment is now refreshed properly. Added support […]

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Running DHCP Server on Windows Server 2012 Essentials

Windows Server 2012 Essentials is enabled out of the box to run on a network with the DHCP Server service running on the router. But you can also configure the DHCP Role on the Windows Server 2012 Essentials instead, and the Windows Server Essentials and Small Business Server Blog describes how to accomplish this. A […]

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The Home Tech Podcast Episode 113

Microsoft MVP John Zajdler talks WHS 2011, Windows Server 2012 Essentials and Western Digital Sentinel DX4000, on the Home Tech podcast. Jim (@jcollison) is joined this week by long time Home Sever Show host and Microsoft Windows Home Server MVP John Zajdler (@Dieharder) for Home Tech episode #113.  John spend some time talking all things […]

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The BYOB Podcast Episode 119

It’s time for another episode of the BYOB podcast: “Short show this week. Troubleshooting Intel Rapid Start, Windows Blue rumors of boot to desktop and the return of the start button. Last we discuss Durango from the opposite perspective from last week.” You can find episode 119 here.

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Third Home Server Show Meetup

The guys over at the Home Server Show are organizing their third meetup in Indianapolis, Indiana. So keep September 21, 2013 clear and head on over to The Home Server Show website for all the details.

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WS2012e Integration Module for Windows Azure Backup

Microsoft have released the Windows Server Essentials Integration Module for Windows Azure Backup. The add-in for WS2012 Essential users has been updated and can be downloaded directly from here. A reboot might be needed if you don’t have the Visual C++ redistributable installed because it requires the server to reboot. After reboot, please launch the […]

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The Home Server Show Podcast Episode 221

Episode 221 of "The Home Server Show" podcast is up: Jim Clark from wegotserved.com joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Windows Server 2012 Essentials Step by Step. We talk about the book, writing it, and it’s content. Jim Collison and I wrap the show up with a few news tidbits and I share […]

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Using Windows Server 2012 Essentials – Step by Step eBook

We Got Served has a new eBook for Microsoft’s all-new server platform, Using Windows Server 2012 Essentials – Step by Step is available to buy at just £14.99. Using Windows Server 2012 Essentials – Step by Step is our comprehensive guide to Microsoft’s ideal “first server” platform. Written specifically for home and small business owners […]

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool v1.3.2.7545 BETA

The beta build of StableBit DrivePool for WHS 2011, Windows SBS 2011 Essentials and Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials now has NFS Server support. Here is the change log for version 1.3.2.7545 BETA: [D] Enabled File ID support by default.       This enables compatibility with the NFS Server, and has a memory usage and performance […]