Add-In: AWIECO ServerCenter 0.8.2

The AWIECO ServerCenter Add-In which comes comes preinstalled on all AWIECO hardware has had an update.

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Version 0.8.2 of the add-in which enables you to configure their front panel displays now includes the ability to change displayed information, brightness and contrast of the display.

More details on AWIECO Home Server’s are available from here.

WHS 2011 Dashboard Wrap Up

DavesComputerTips.com wraps up his series of posts on the WHS 2011 Dashboard by looking at the add-ins tab as well as additional and modified tabs.

WHS 2011 Dashboard Status Messages

Dave gives us all the info including details on the notification messages, which you can read about here.

Add-In: MonStor 1.2.1.4

MonStor, the Storage Manager for WHS 2011 from Tranquil PC has been updated to version 1.2.1.4

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Those of you who have a beta or early release of MonStor will shortly receive an email from Tranquil with the download link etc.

More details on MonStor are available from here.

The Home Server Show Podcast Episode 158

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Episode 158 of The Home Server Show podcast is available, and in this weeks bumper episode:

…Ray Newberry from http://theosquest.com joins John, Jim, and myself to talk about servers, CrashPlan, pfSense, unTangle, drive extender, HP Microservers, and lots more.  We also go over some bandwidth issues when restoring files from backups on Windows Home Server 2011 as well as other issues…

You can catch it here.

Pimp your MicroServer

Pimp My Microserver is a competition by ServerPlus.com which gives you the chance to transform your HP Proliant MicroServer into the machine of your dreams by pimping its exterior.

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At the end of the competition, the person who submits the winning design will see their vision turned into reality, and be presented with the first one off the production line, absolutely free.

As far on the site a Zebra, Shed, Rubiks, Aquarium, Fridge and Chocbloc design have been submitted.

All the details are here.

Add-In: Drive Bender for WHS 2011 v1.2.1.4

Another maintenance release for Drive Bender, the DE type add-in for WHS 2011 users.

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Version 1.2.1.4 fixes a minor memory leak that occurred when the WHS dashboard was open.

More info on Drive Bender can be found here.

Add-In: StableBit DrivePool Build 4133

A couple of updates to StableBit DrivePool, the Drive Extender type add-in for WHS 2011 users over the last few days.

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First is build 4114:

  • [D] Fixed startup system crash.
  • Disabled BETA M2 migration on startup (M2 expired).

[D] = Driver

The latest build is 4133:

  • Moved up expiration for M3 to Mar 1 2012.
    In order not to annoy people to upgrade often.
  • Fixed a few locking contentions that would lock up the service.
  • Fixed error when removing last drive from the pool.
  • Fixed possible deadlock when removing a drive from the pool.

You can find more information on StableBit DrivePool here.

Automatically Minimize WHS 2011′s Launchpad On Start Up

If you find the Windows Home Server 2011 Launchpad pop-up annoying when you boot up your PC then there is a VBScript available which automatically starts then minimizes the Launchpad.

WHS 2011 Launchpad

You can find it here.

Drive Bender for WHS 2011 1.2.1.2

Drive Bender for WHS 2011 has been updated to version 1.2.1.2

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This latest release includes the following changes:

  • Bug fix: The WHS addin could crash the dashboard if the local users is not the user that it was installed under.
  • Bug fix: Under some specific circumstances, file renaming could fail or cause access denied errors.
  • Bug fix: The Drive Bender Manager and WHS addin now update correctly if the state of a drive within the pool changes.
  • Bug fix: The license messaging system now reports any licensing issue much better.
  • Update: The add and remove mount points feature has been improved to provide better feedback.

Drive Bender is currently available with a private use home license with life time support and maintenance for only $40.

More details on Drive Bender for WHS 2011 can be found here.

HP MicroServer for £120 in the UK

The 250GB model of the HP ProLiant MicroServer can be had for £119.95 inc VAT in the UK after £100 cashback.

HP ProLiant MicroServer

This MicroServer makes an ideal home for Windows Home Server 2011 and at this price you cannot go wrong. Plus by using the voucher code MSFREENDUK you also get free delivery.

More details on this offer are available from ServersPlus.com.