Author Archive for Philip Churchill

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool v2.0.0.345 BETA

Various fixes in StableBit DrivePool for users of Windows Server 2012 Essentials. Version 2.0.0.345 BETA has the following change log: Fixed disk enumeration failure. If a directory was marked as read-only on the pool (not in Explorer, but actual attribute), when removing a disk, that directory would get migrated properly, but would not be deleted […]

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The Home Server Show Podcast Episode 232

Another episode of the Home Server Show is available, and this week it’s Chromecast and 2012 Essentials R2: “It’s a packed show this time.  We are showing off the new Chromecast and talking about the network issues with 2012 Essentials R2.  Got some Drobo and SkyDrive news for you and we are in the forums […]

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The HP Gen8 MicroServer In and Out

TechHead have an article on the HP ProLiant MicroServer G8 where they take a look at the CPU, the disks and controller, the memory and networking capabilities as well as all the other hardware features in HP’s newest MicroServer. Also on the G8 is ServerWatch which takes a look at the setup and configuration including […]

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool v2.0.0.333 BETA

Another update for StableBit DrivePool for Windows Server 2012 Essentials Version 2.0.0.333 BETA has the following change: Fixed service crash after removing the last disk in the pool. You can download StableBit DrivePool from here.

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The BYOB Podcast Episode 128

Its time for another episode of the BYOB podcast: “This week Michael and I are joined by John Zajdler as we talk Server 2012 R2 and Server Essentials 2012 R2.  We also have a few updates from prior shows on Haswell, and some new hardware and services to discuss.” Interesting content, which you can find […]

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool v2.0.0.332 BETA

StableBit DrivePool for WS2012 Essentials has been updated. Version 2.0.0.332 BETA has Windows 8.1 support, a duplication tag check and other fixes. Here’s the full change log: Duplication tag consistency check now also works with legacy pools (pre 1.3). Converted the duplication tag consistency check to a pool task. It will run when each pool […]

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Office Maven Updates Add-Ins for Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials

The Office Maven has released all new versions of their Windows Server Solutions add-ins for use with Microsoft’s Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials and Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard/Datacenter (with WSEE) server operating systems. Here are links to the new add-ins (note the “R2” designation in their names) where fully-functional 21-day evaluations can be downloaded […]

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HP Tech Talk – MicroServer Gen8

HP Tech Talk is a weekly webcast with Andy McCaskey from SDRnews, and this week’s edition features the new HP ProLiant Gen8 MicroServer. In this 14 minute video Andy talks with Greg Starks from our ProLiant team and Greg shares some insights about the new Gen8:

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Add-In: StableBit DrivePool v1.3.3.7563

StableBit DrivePool for WHS2011, SBS 2011 Essentials and Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials has been updated to version 1.3.3.7563. This release is the same as the last RC but is now final: [D] When setting a duplication count, always write through the number to disk before considering the set successful (i.e. bypass the cache). […]

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The HP PS1810-8G Switch for the ProLiant MicroServer Gen8

HP have announced the PS1810-8G Switch for the HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8. The PS1810-8G Switch was designed with small businesses in mind and is an easy-to-use, affordable solution. Custom designed to work with the HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8, this 8-port switch has an innovative design that allows it to physically stack on the HP ProLiant […]