Build 5677 of StableBit DrivePool has been published. Here’s the changes: Fix for keeping integrated mode enabled after updating. [D] Fixed rename and overwrite issue. Was not allowing directory merging among other things. [D] = Driver was modified (reboot required after update) As always further information on StableBit DrivePool can be found here.
Build 5669 of StableBit DrivePool is available. Currently at beta stage M4 (Milestone 4), StableBit DrivePool provides Drive Extender type functionality to Windows Home Server 2011. Heres the changlelog for this current build: [D] Fixed compatibility issue with volume shadow copy service (for non-pooled drives). It is a good idea to reboot BEFORE upgrading to […]
If you would like to see how UK based TranquilPC cut their PC cases then the guys have set up a live video stream. You can now watch as bespoke chassis are cut on one of their CNC machines. The cam is watching CNC machine number 2 in the machine room as it cuts during […]
Western Digital have released a video promoting their Sentinel DX4000 small office storage server. More details on the WD Sentinel DX4000 can be found here.
The Doc’s World explains his experience of using iHomeServer, a product which bridges the gap between WHS, iTunes and Home Sharing. “…if you are in the iTunes ecosystem and running a Windows Home Server, you might look into this product to see if will benefit you as much as it did me.” Its an interesting […]
The add-in Download Home Server Status has been updated to version 3.02 Home Server Status, is a program that shows the status of your Windows Home Server 2011. It allows at a quick glance to see if your server is connected to the network, if a backup is running, was successful, or unsuccessful on any […]
Microsoft’s TechNet Wiki has updated their article on Backing up a Macintosh time machine on SBS 2011 Essentials, Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials and Windows Home Server 2011. Although Lion is NOT supported the article explains how Time machine backups can be made to use the Windows server as a storage target when using […]
The Digital Media Zone has put together a guide on how to automate recorded TV backups on Windows Home Server 2011. All you need to accomplish this is separate storage drives in your WHS 2011 and Windows 7 running Windows Media Center. In the guide the guys explain how to get this setup and running, […]
Website "The OS Quest" has an article about using a Synology DiskStation 212j as an iSCSI target from Windows Home Server 2011. “…for my purposes here it can be thought of as a way to present a network connected drive as a local drive to the operating system.” The different iSCSI target types the Synology […]
Episode 76 of the BYOB podcast is up and this week its how to manage iTunes from your central library using iHomeserver for iTunes add-in. This plus more is in this weeks edition of the build your own box podcast, which you can find here.
