The How-To Geek tells us how to install Windows Home Server Vail on VMware Workstation.
VMware is virtualization software which will enable you to test Vail if you haven’t got a spare box to test it on.
The Geek’s post takes you fully through the process of getting the software up and running with minimal fuss, which you can read here.
Website Home Server Integration lists some great add-ins to enhance your Windows Home Server functionality.
On the list are:
You can read the full details here.
The MediaSmart VGA/PS2/Serial debug board from VOV Technology is very useful gadget which allows you to add a screen, or optionally a keyboard and mouse or even a serial device to your HP MediaSmart server to convert it from a headless appliance back to a fully functional PC.
In addition to the HP MediaSmart and DataVault server families, the debug board is also supported on the Acer Aspire easyStore H340.
VOV Technology lists the reasons you would want this device as:
— You want to play with the BIOS settings or re-flash your BIOS
— You want to boot from a USB stick to install another OS (Vail, Linux, Windows Server 2008, OpenSolaris)
— You are a software/kernel/addons developer
— You want to tinker but not risk shorting your MediaSmart Server
— You don’t have the time to build your own custom cable
— You don’t want to buy expensive tools for a one time project
— You want the ability to troubleshoot any bootup problems without running a recovery that will destroy existing data
— Buying is cheaper than building!
Lovers of networking products KitGuru.net review the Asus TS mini.
Their 6 page review has plenty, and I mean plenty to pics and performance graphs to compliment their piece, including a dBa noise testing graph which places the TS mini in an idle state as whisper quiet and under load as a high quality computer fan – Impressive!
The Asus TS Mini Windows Home Server is built like a tank and has a steel chassis able to withstand some serious damage. This is a unit which is both well built and attractive to look at…
You can read their review here.
Online backup provider KeepVault, today released a technology advisory confirming that a Vail optimized version of their Windows Home Server local and online backup software is under development.
Pending any operating system changes from Microsoft, the software should be available by the end of August.
If you remote desktop into Windows Home Server you may have noticed that there is no "System Restore" under Accessories/System Tools, which would be handy if it was available, especially after installing a dodgy add-in.
To the rescue comes Tranquil PC, who have posted a .reg file and a .inf file which will both add the relevant entries to bring "System Restore" to your Home Server machine.
You can find the 2 files necessary to restore the "System Restore" feature to WHS here.
HomeServerLand.com are reporting that version 1.0.1.4 of the add-in WHS Thumbnailer is available for download.
The add-in automatically resizes images stored on your home server, allows you to configure watched folders, watermarking, automatic uploading to flickr and more besides.
What’s New:
You can download version 1.0.1.4 from here.
Rawiri Blundell recently moved house and being a Linux admin decided to customize his Acer easyStore H340.
And customize he did, not the hardware but the software, instead installing Amahi Home Server instead of the supplied Windows Home Server.
So if you have an Acer easyStore H340 and fancy voiding the warranty (which we do NOT recommend), then Rawiri has the instructions needed which you can find here.
RegHardware.com has a review on the EX490 HP MediaSmart Server.
Their 3 page review takes a good look at the unit, which you can find here.
SBSfaq.com shows the user Consoles from the new SBSv7, SBS Aurora and WHS Vail.
All looking very similar, as they would.
More here.
