This morning we got word of a new add-in for Windows Home Server called Time Traveler. This is what their website has to say:
Time Traveler allows a WHS user to create roll-back points for changed files within any WHS Share. Directly using the WHS Console, a user can select to roll-back a file/folder/Share to any point in time. It’s a great idea that should be built-into WHS already.
What is Time Traveler for Windows Home Server?
Time Traveler is software built specifically for Windows Home Server (WHS). It is a true WHS add-in which runs directly from the WHS Console. Time Traveler allows you to revert-back to any version of a file stored on your WHS PC
Why do I need Time Traveler for WHS?
If you’ve ever lost data by accidently overwriting a file with a new version of the file or simply realized that an older version of a file contained more pertinent information then Time Traveler is for you
Where can I purchase Time Traveler for WHS?
You can purchase the software directly from our webstore. A trial version is also available
More details can be found on the website.
Version 1.0 is available for download now. A trial version is also available. The trial version’s only limitation is that it only allows a maximum of 25 rollback points.
The cost of this add-in is £19.36. Expect a review soon.
This is different from restoring from a WHS back-up how?
Michael: Did you even check out the link?
It allows rolling back to earlier versions of files on the SERVER shares. Not the clients.
If this works as described, it will become a must-have add-in for anyone who uses their WHS box as more than a backup server.
Ah, I see. I judged too early.
Thanks.
Sweet! I just installed the trial and I'll be buying the full version. As Gordon said above, this is a must have. I run a small business from home and this is perfect for tracking every change I make in my docs.
feature wish-list: automatic rollback as files on the server are added/changed
They just updated the software to version 1.2. It's now easier to locate rollbacks via a list. Also you can apply the coupon code USINGWHS5 to get $5 off.
The new functionality was needed as it was guessing game at choosing rollback times. It seems like they are listening to their users. So far its done its job and I will probably buy the full version once the trial runs out.