Author Archive for Philip Churchill

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool Build 3481

Build 3481 of StableBit DrivePool has just been made available with the following changes: Re-added support for pending deleted folders. SBSE 2011 Essentials compatibility restored. Fixed changing folder name / duplication status in batch. When adding a new folder the description is now saved. Implemented persistent move for folder duplication change and folder rename (folder […]

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Add-In: Windows 7 Professional Pack Now Available

As we announced the other day, the "Windows 7 Professional Pack for Small Business Server 2011" is now available from the Microsoft Download Center: The Windows 7 Professional Pack for Windows Small Business Server 2011 simplifies the activation and configuration of security settings, real-time backup of user data, and offline access to user files that […]

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HumuHumu Now Shipping to the US

Home Server hardware supplier HumuHumu have been in touch to let us know that they are now shipping to the USA on all its Home Server products. With shipping to the US working out at around $75 its great to see that we have another supplier of WHS hardware here in the states. More details […]

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The Home Server Show Podcast Episode 147

Episode 147 of "The Home Server Show" podcast is up and its all about RAID: “BYOB’s Mike Faucher joins us after challenging Jim Collison to install RAID on a WHS 2011 build.  Chris Lux also pops in and it seems like old times!  Tons of RAID chat and news.  Enjoy!” You can catch episode 147 […]

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool Build 3467

Releases are coming regular from StableBit DrivePool and this time its for build 3467: Fixed missing folders under some circumstances. Fixed strange interaction between the kernel I/O manager and the file system regarding access checks. I/O manager is supposed to perform access check but seems to be getting bypassed by certain built-in Windows processes. Moreover, […]

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool Build 3444

The DE replacement add-in, StableBit DrivePool  has had an update to version 1.0.0.3444 Here’s the change log: * Rewrote the WHS folder links module from scratch.  – Automatic default folder migration.  – Share name conflict resolution.  – Faster startup / maintenance runs. You can find more details on the StableBit DrivePool Wiki.

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Get a HumuHumu for £400 During August

During the month of August UK Home Server hardware supplier HumuHumu are offering an instant £79 saving on their Home server product. The Windows Home Server 2011 box from HumuHumu normally sells for £478.98, but with this saving it brings the price down to £399.98. Equipped with a 2TB SATA hard drive and 4GB of […]

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool Build 3417

Another 2 releases have been announced for StableBit DrivePool 1st was build 3334 with the following changes: Moving a folder now reports per-file progress. This will keep the progress bar moving even when a large file is in the process of being moved. Added move folder wizard. Enabled shared folder descriptions. Descriptions are stored on […]

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ViridianPC Announce Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials Range

ViridianPC have announced their new range of servers running Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. The 3 servers on offer are the VSS-4HC @ £625.00, theVSS-4HA @ £458.33 and the VSS-6IC Colorado Editions @ £666.67. These server comes with features not typically found on small home servers, such dual Intel network adapters featuring redundancy and […]

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Home Server Hardware – Just Like Apples

Tranquil PC will soon be creating PCs and exclusive servers for domestic, commercial, embedded and industrial markets and these rather nice systems will be like…think black Apples! One of these new machines is just 34mm high, made from a single block of aluminum and fan less and this sample unit has an mSATA internal 80GB […]