A new version of the add-in Integrity Checker is available for WHS v1 and WHS2011. Integrity Checker is an invaluable tool for the server administrator; quietly, efficiently, and automatically watching for new data arriving on the server. As data arrives, Integrity Checker generates, and attaches, a SHA1 integrity hash for each file which can later […]
Tranquil PC have announced the Leo HS4 which is powered by Windows Home Server 2011. Powered by Intel’s 2nd Generation of Core Processors, known as Sandy Bridge this powerful processor remains fan less providing low acoustics to your server. The Leo HS4 is built around a similar chassis to the original, SQA-5H servers, so provide […]
If you would like to install another operating system on your ageing EX485/487 MediaSmart, then you will need to do some hardware upgrades. Fellow MVP and former HP employee Alex Kuretz has part 2 of his guide available which follows on from the CPU upgrade (in part 1) to the memory upgrade. Alex even recommends […]
UK based Dabs.com will shortly stock and supply the SQA-5H Home Servers from Tranquil PC. Tranquil PC’s SQA-5H Series 2 servers feature a high performing dual core CPU, 5 hot swappable hard drive bays, high quality design and low power consumption. The SQA-5H is the ideal option for storage and back-up in your connected home. […]
The UPS management add-in Grid Junction has had an update. Version 1.6 includes the following changes: Improved existing communication protocols User interface enhancements Improved scripting support with GJ client Added additional UPS hardware support More details on Grid Junction are available from here.
This weeks episode of The Home Server Show podcast has Carlos Carreras from DataCore explaining about their DE replacement add-in for WHS2011 users. From beta timelines to pricing, that off course is interlaced with the weeks Home Server news and views from Dave and the guys. You can catch episode 132 from here.
If you require anew hard drive enclosure to backup your Home Server, then instead of buying an enclosure how about building one out of wood? With some teak plank, ply, Perspex, wood glue, some tools and 6 hours of your time, you could make this: Very nice! If you are interested in making one yourself, […]
The Advanced Alerting and Reporting add-in for Windows Home Server has had an update. Version 1.5.0.7 of Remote Notification is a minor update comprised mostly of a small bug fix plus several new statistics added to the Daily Reports. Here is what’s new: Bug: Client Health errors in Daily Reports now correctly display Red instead […]
tom’s GUIDE has a look at Plug computers, which enable you to access your data from anywhere. Their guide looks at the TonidoPlug and PogoPlug and how you can accomplish cloud computing using a NAS, network drive or a wireless router. Or off course using Windows Home Server or Amahi Home Server. An interesting read […]
With Small Business Server 2011 Essentials being some what similar to Windows Home Server 2011, the Official SBS (Small Business Server) Blog on TechNet has links to some great content to help learn the ins and outs of the software. Including Learning Bites, scenario videos and a click-thru including a technical training Labcast. Its all […]
