The Windows 8 edition of The Home Server Show podcast is up.
The Windows 8 preview is available and it’s an exciting time for Microsoft so we go hands on with it and see how well it plays with Windows Home Server. We discuss the product as well as the newly announced Windows Server 8 and it’s ability to pool drives.
You can listen to episode 152 here.
After showing the desktop version of Windows 8 at BUILD, on Wednesday Microsoft demonstrated the companion server version of its operating system.
With a moto of "It just works", Windows Server 8 it seems will have disk pooling in the product, a feature which was originally in version 1 of Windows Home Server.
Aptly named "Storage Spaces", websites Virtualization Review, PC World and MediaSmartServer.net have more information on a feature which we thought was long gone.
Is Windows Home Server The Most Reliable Backup & File Server?
That’s the question website makeuseof asks whilst looking at its cost and the alternatives available. As the article writer states:
“I do hope you consider using Windows Home Server to handle your homes file and backup needs, but there will always be free alternatives if you’re prepared to put in the time and effort to make it all work.”
You can read the article here.
Dave Hartsock from DavesComputerTips.com has a guide on how to interact with WHS 2011 from your client computers by using the Dashboard.
In his guide Dave takes us through the Windows Home Server 2011 dashboard “Home” tab teaching us how to get updates for other Microsoft products, how to set up server backup and Remote Web Access, how to set options for sharing, configure media settings and along the way we are taught about centralized storage.
Its a great comprehensive guide on the Home tab in WHS 2011, which you can read here.
StableBit Scanner v2 for Windows Home Server 2011 users has had another update.
Here is the change log for version 2.0.0.972:
More information on StableBit Scanner can be found here.
My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 has had an update.
Version 2.10 PR1 includes the following changes:
You can download My Movies for Windows Home Server 2011 from here.
UK based ViridianPC have announced two new server models to their line up.
Here is their press release:
The VS-5HA builds on the success of our original VS-4HA, and like that model delivers a low-power solution based on an Intel Atom D525 and features dual Intel network adapters. The improvements are to be found in the chassis. The VS5 range are built inside an all-aluminium chassis sporting clean lines and modern looks and equipped with 5 hot-swap drive bays, all of which are available for data drives, in addition to an internal system drive.
The VS-5HC uses the same sleek aluminium chassis and delivers all the power of Intel’s ‘Sandy Bridge’ line of processors. The entry level model currently sports a Pentium G620T dual-core CPU which delivers a great combination of affordability, performance and efficiency. For those requiring more processing power, a wide range of processor upgrades are available, including the Intel Core i7 2600S. For those wanting a more ‘enterprise’ feel to their server, it can even be upgraded to the Intel Xeon E3-1260L along with ECC memory. All the CPUs selected for our range are low-power variants designed for energy efficiency, even the quad-core Xeon which packs all the features of Intel’s enterprise-level processors yet has a TDP of just 45W.
Like all our servers, the VS-5HC is built using server-grade components designed for 24/7 use, with dual Intel network adapters which support teaming and redundancy. The VS-5HC also features Intel Active Management Technology when coupled with a compatible processor (i5, i7 and Xeon)
Both servers are available without an operating system installed, or pre-installed with either Windows Home Server 2011, or Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. Both servers carry a list of options that include memory upgrades up to 8Gb, e-SATA ports, mirrored system drives, data drives and hot-swappable redundant power supplies.
VS-5HC Specifications :
CPU : Intel Pentium G620T, 2.2GHz, dual core, 64bit, 3MB cache (other processor options available)
Chipset: Intel C206
Memory: 4Gb DDR3 1333MHz, Max 8Gb
Networking: 1 x Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN, 1 x Intel 82574LM Gigabit LAN
Storage:
5 x free SATA hot-swap drive bays,
1 x internal 160 Gb SATA drive (optional on some models)Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics
USB: 4 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear), 1 USB type A port on motherboard.
Expansion slots: 1 (x16) PCI-Express
Remote Management: Intel Active Management Technology v.7 (requires i5, i7 or Xeon)
Power supply: 350w, 80Plus certified
Physical dimensions: (W) 199mm x (H) 280mm x (D) 366mm
2 years return-to-base warranty as standard.
VS-5HA Specifications :
CPU: Intel Atom D525, 1.8 GHz, dual core, 64bit, 1MB cacheChipset: Intel ICH9R
Memory: 4Gb DDR3 800MHz SO-DIMM (max 8GB)
Networking: 2 x Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN ports
Storage:
5 x free SATA hot-swap drive bays,
1 x internal 160 Gb SATA drive (optional on some models)Graphics: Onboard Matrox G200eW
USB: 4 x USB 2.0 (4 Rear), 1 type A port on motherboard
Expansion slots : 1 (x4) PCI-Express (in x16) slot.
Remote Management: IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) v1.5 / 2.0 with Virtual Media and KVM support
Power supply: 350w, 80 Plus certified
Physical dimensions: (W) 199mm x (H) 280mm x (D) 366mm
2 years return-to-base warranty as standard.
ViridianPC servers can be viewed here.
Version 2 of StableBit Scanner for WHS 2011 users has been updated to version 2.0.0.968.
Here is the change log:
More information on StableBit Scanner can be found here.
DVBLogic have now released clients for its DVBLink products
With clients available for Android, iPad, Boxee and WinPhone, its a great way to watch your recordings and or live TV on the go or whilst using Boxee.
More screenshots are available here.
DVBLink v4 products are now at Release Candidate status and now include DVBLnk Connect! Server.
DVBLink Home Server is no longer available but its functionality is now included into DVBLink Connect! Server.
What is new and fixed since beta2:
General:
DVBLink TVSource:
DVBLink for IPTV:
DVBLink Connect! Server:
The downloads, additional notes, installation and import instructions are available from here.
