Author Archive for Philip Churchill

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Add-In: Drive Bender 1.1.2.1

Version 1.1.2.1 of Drive Bender has been released. This update provides numerous fixes and additions to the Windows Home Server add-in: Bug fix: The Drive Bender WHS addin can cause the dashboard to crash when starting. We have now made this more robust, and included more debug info should a crash occur. Added pool instance […]

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Install WHS2011 on the HP MediaSmart Servers

Now that a lot of us have WHS2011 running, whose who have a HP MediaSmart Server are asking what to do with their now old machines. So without further ado, those of you with a MediaSmart can now install WHS2011 on it courtesy of ex HP employee Alex Kuretz of MediaSmartServer.net. Alex explains how to […]

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iTunes on WHS and Stream Stutter Free

Today we would like to bring to your attention 2 posts from our friends at MediaSmartServer.net The first is from a forum thread on installing iTunes version 10 onto Windows Home server. The post you want is the 5th one down by “firefuze” who explains via a 5 step process, which is simple to follow […]

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Diskeeper 2011 HomeServer Available

The 2011 edition of Diskeeper for Home Server users is now available. The defragmentation software has many new features in this years edition including: Instant Defrag Free space consolidation engine Optimized defrag options reduce I/O activity Efficient Mode restores peak performance Performance reports track your savings. Diskeeper 2011 HomeServer is available for $59.95, and existing […]

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Drive Bender Beta 2 Available

The second beta of Drive Bender is up and this beta release includes the add-in for WHS2011. Release v1.1.2.0 – beta (2011-03-21): Many bug fixes and enhancements. Windows Home Server 2011 addin. Add drive to existing pool enabled. Merge drive into an existing pool enabled (disabled on WHS addin, please use the Manager if you […]

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Installing SQL Server 2008 on WHS2011

If you need a database to run on your WHS2011 box then the HomeServerShow has a guide on how to install SQL Server 2008 onto your Home Server. Its a guide by "jvk" who will take you through the SQL Server setup with the help of lots of screen shots which you can find here.

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Using KeepVault Pro for WHS2011

Sean Daniel follows up from his post the other day on how to install KeepVault Pro from Proxure on his wHS2011. In his latest post Sean explains the upgrade process from the standard to the pro edition, enabling features such as "Sub Users" and accessing your backups via the web portal. It’s a great follow […]

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Add-In: WHS for Android 1.2.8

The add-in WHS for Android has had an update: Updated Italian Translation Fixed Loading problem with Android 3.0 Added a fix for "Loading Home Screen" errors – If any of the screens display "Error" anywhere, please visit the forums so that we can troubleshoot your problem. If you get a "Package Signature Error" simply uninstall […]

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Add-In: Integrity Checker for Windows Home Server 1.0.0

Integrity Checker is a new add-in which Watches for new data on your Home Server and generates integrity hash stamps which can be used later to guarantee the integrity of the data stored on your server. Available for both WHS v1 and WHS2011 (and Windows Small Business Server 2011), Integrity Checker provides the following features: […]

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The Home Server Show Podcast Episode 128

Episode 128 of "The Home Server Show" podcast is available with the weeks Home Server news from Dave and and guys plus Mario Blandini from Drobo dropping by. You can catch up with show 128 here.