StableBit DrivePool have released version 1.2.0.6716 BETA. This latest beta release includes a new balancer plus fixes. Here’s the full change log: Do not shift the balancing markers around on the UI, while balancing. Fixed excessive re-measuring on reboot. Added a new balancer type for equalizing disk space usage on volumes that are located on […]
StableBit DrivePool, the Drive Extender type add-in for WHS 2011 users has had an update. Version 1.2.0.6659 BETA has a new more flexible file placement and balancing system. Here’s the full change log: Added visual markers on the DrivePool -> Disks tab to indicate where the balancer wants to attempt to reshuffle your files. Added […]
If you would like to manually install your own SSL certificate into SBS 2011 Essentials then we have some help available for you. The wizard in Essentials pushes you to purchase your SSL Certificate from either Enom or GoDaddy and sadly you do not get the option to chose a manual installation. But website title […]
Its time for another episode of The Home Server Show podcast and on this week’s edition: “We’re back and there is a lot to go over this week. Windows 8 has hit MSDN and TechNet and UR3 is available to Windows Home Server 2011 owners. We take a look at Windows 8 and install UR3 […]
If you are having trouble with DNS Resolution on SBS 2011 Essentials then website Title (Required) have written a small PowerShell script to help you. The script has the values of your DNS forwarders which will allow you to force your DNS Forwarders to be something other than your Default Gateway or something else instead. […]
ServersPlus has their LCD screen mod we mentioned earlier this month available as an upgrade kit for the HP ProLiant MicroServer. The kit includes a LCD screen, Internal USB Header to USB converter cable, and a bracket (including cables) to mount a 3.5" hard-drive in the optical bay behind the screen. The USB LCD panel […]
As well as for WHS 2011, Update Rollup 3 (UR3) has also been made available for both SBS 2011 Essentials and Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. 2705117 Update Rollup 3 for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials is available 2705122 Update Rollup 3 for Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials is available. 2705129 Client-side update […]
UR3 has been made available for WHS 2011. This update rollup contains server-side fixes. After installation, the client-side package is installed on all Windows client computers automatically. You can now configure the Launchpad to start in a minimized state which was a nuisance for most users. This can be accomplished by selecting the "Always minimize […]
Version 1.3.6.0 of Drive Bender has been released for Windows Home Server 2011, Windows SBS Essentials 2011 and Storage Server 2008 R2 users. Here is the change log for this latest release: Update: Some branding changes to the client interface. Update: The settings option has been moved from the advanced tab to the main interface […]
CrashPlan have a great Infographic on the lifespan of storage media. From the humble zip disk which would eventually become corrupted and would endlessly click to todays hard drives which are prone to head crashes, it’s an interesting look at todays storage media and its lifespan. You can view the infographic here.
