If you would like to learn how to run Air Video when you start your Home Server then "The Doc’s World" have a how-to for you.
The short tutorial explains how to setup a task that will auto start any program on start up without the need to log on.
If you are interested you can find the guide here.
StableBit Scanner has been updated to version 2.0.0.1267 BETA for WHS 2011 users to address some minor issues.
StableBit Scanner is an advanced hard drive scanner and monitor which:
Here’s the change log:
More details on StableBit Scanner can be found here.
Build 5677 of StableBit DrivePool has been published.
Here’s the changes:
[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] = Driver was modified (reboot required after update)
More information on StableBit DrivePool can be found here.
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 normal working hours (UK time).
The resolution is kept low, as Tranquil PC are often servicing 100’s of live streams. If there is a heavy demand on the web cam it may be a little slow.
Click Here to open video window (QuickTime must be installed on your browser)
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 read and as the writer states, if you are a iTunes and WHS user as it allows these two platforms to co-exist and not only work, but actually complement each other.
You can find the article here.
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 client machine. It will even send status alerts to email or push notifications to your mobile device.
Here’s what’s new in this latest release:
Home Server Status is available as a 14 day trial. After your trial, a one-time payment of $6.95 will gain you a license for all computers, up to 10, connected to your Windows Home Server 2011.
More information is available from here.
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 Snow Leopard or earlier.
There are two ways to do this which you can read about here.
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, which you can find here.
