Build 5417 of StableBit DrivePool has just been released. This latest build in beta stage M4 (Milestone 4) includes the following changes: [D] Fixed directory listing. Sometimes it would incorrectly tell the caller that there are no more files. [D] Changed disk buffer access one more time to use exception handling instead of relying on […]
Chris Barnes explains to us how to work around your ISP blocking ports for Windows Home Server 2011. In his tutorial Chris tells us how to configure your router to forward the correct ports needed for remote access to work and using your domain register to forward your sub domain. A great read which you […]
Build 5401 of StableBit DrivePool has just been made available. Currently at the Milestone 4 (M4) stage, here is the change log: * [D] Cleanup success code is now consistent with IRP. * [D] Fixed crash in handling lock control. * [D] Fixed virtual physical disk buffer access (was causing a number of crashes). […]
A nice comparison which we found over at the Japanese clevery.co.jp website comparing WHS 2011 to Windows Home Server v1:
How To Build A Windows Home Server is an article from HardwareHeaven.com which documents the process of choosing components for a Windows Home Server 2011 box. “…from the low wattage Intel CPU, through the motherboard, PSU, memory and drives before looking at the setup process and how the OS looks and works in day to […]
Brian Burgess from groovyPost is back with another how to for WHS users and this time its on how to create shared folders on Windows Home Server. Brian takes us back to basics for this how to and takes us through the process including lots of pics (which we like). Create Windows Home Server Shared […]
DrivePool have their first public version of BETA M4 available for testing. This BETA M4 1.0.0.5380 includes the following changes: Better Dashboard integration. Better Windows integration. Superior pooling engine. 100% native code, runs over NTFS. Duplication changes run in the background. Same general architecture that uses pure NTFS files on the pooled drives. Upgrade instructions […]
InteliSAN LDisk the add-in which adds iSCSI Target Storage capability to WHS has had an update. Version 2.0.0.6 release candidate for WHS 2011, WSS-e and SBS-2011 includes the following changes: Improvements: Improved error recovery for Failed Disks Automatic detection of new disks VMWare/ESX iSCSI support Online Help updates Fixes: 5. Corrections in pie chart […]
Proxure today announced that their online backup service KeepVault has been acquired by AuthenTec a leading provider of mobile and network security. Here is their press release: AuthenTec Acquires Proxure to Enhance Security Offerings for Consumers, Small Businesses MELBOURNE, Fla., January 9, 2012 – AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), a leading provider of mobile and network security, […]
Paul Roberts had some problems restoring a Sony Vaio F Series laptop with version 1 of Windows Home Server. Although the restore process did install the proper drivers for the 64bit Realtek PCIe GBE controller and the hard drive it could not find his WHS via the network and even opening up the Console and […]
