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Drobo S DAS Device Now with USB 3.0

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Andrew Edney

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Nov 16, 2010

The Drobo S DAS device from Data Robotics has been around for a little while, but now there is a new USB 3.0 version.

Here is what Data Robotics say about the new USB 3.0 version of the Drobo S:

Say hello to the world’s most advanced USB 3.0 array. In addition to blazing fast transfer speeds for creative professionals and small businesses, the all-new Drobo S features USB 3.0 technology that delivers the most expandable, future-proof solution available today. Drobo S offers an unbeatable combination of automated protection, instant and perpetual expansion, and high-performance making it ideal for all of your primary and backup storage needs.

Built on award-winning BeyondRAIDTM technology with single- or dual-drive redundancy, Drobo S protects your data without any user interaction, even in the event of multiple drive failures. It can hold up to five hot-swappable drives, for on-the-fly drive capacity expansion with zero downtime.

Your Personal Speed Demon: USB 3.0, eSATA, FireWire 800

Have a need for speed? With the new USB 3.0 interface on the Drobo S, data transfer is up to 50% faster than FireWire 800. USB 3.0 offers backward compatibility with all existing USB 2.0 systems, and the Drobo S features a triple interface with eSATA and FireWire 800 to ensure you’ll have a high-performance connection for virtually any system.

World’s Most Expandable USB 3.0 Array

The new Drobo S is the most expandable USB 3.0 product available today, with “industry first” support for multiple storage volumes that provide capacity up to 32TB and beyond. Only BeyondRAID allows you to instantly expand your capacity by simply adding a drive or replacing the smallest drive with a larger one, even when all five drive bays are full. The unique ability to mix and match drive capacities, brands, and speeds ensures you will be able to take advantage of larger drives as they become available.

Protection from Two Drive Failures

Enable the dual-drive redundancy option to protect your data from failure of up to two hard drives. It’s all done with a single click, and without ever losing access to your data. Running out of space? Switch back to single-drive redundancy at any time. Unlike moving between traditional RAID 5 and RAID 6, there’s no need to reformat or migrate data off of Drobo S, potentially saving you hours or days of downtime.

Self-Healing Technology

With the self-healing technology now incorporated into Drobo S, your data is safer than ever. Even when sitting idle, Drobo S will continually examine the blocks and sectors on every drive, flagging questionable areas. This preemptive “scrubbing” helps ensure your data is being written only to the healthy areas of your drives, and that your data is always safe. Even if a drive fails, Drobo S keeps your data in the safest state possible, utilizing the available space on the remaining healthy drives.

Windows, Mac, Linux

Drobo S connects to Windows, Mac, and Linux2 systems and supports NTFS, HFS+, EXT3, and FAT32 file formats. Everyone can take advantage of simple, powerful, complete BeyondRAID data protection.

You can learn more about the Drobo S from the Data Robotics website.

I think that over the next few months we will be seeing more and more USB 3.0 devices hitting the streets.

Icy Dock Introduce the MB973SP-B 3 In 2 SATA Backplane

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Andrew Edney

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Nov 16, 2010

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It seems this week Icy Dock have a few new products, one of which is a 3 in 2 SATA backplane for adding 3 x 3.5” SATA hard drives into a case’s 2 available 5.25” bays. It’s called the MB973SP-B.

Here is what Icy Dock has to say about the MB973SP-B:

Introducing the new face of Icy Dock screw-less technology, the MB973SP-B 3-in-2 SATA Backplane. This product allows the user to install 3 x 3.5” SATA hard drives into a computer case’s 2 available 5.25” device bays. Using our world renowned screw-less technology, no screws or tools are required to insert or eject the drives making hot swapping a completely hassle free experience.

The front of the device includes childproof power buttons for each drive which require the button to be pressed slightly deeper than normal to ensure that a drive is not accidentally turned off by bumping into it or rubbing against it. These power buttons also act as an LED indicator showing drive power and activity. Similarly, each drive door has a multi-locking latch mechanism to prevent a door from being opened easily, making it an ideal solution for systems where IT and non-IT personnel have access. Also on the front are USB and eSATA ports to quickly and easily connect external storage peripherals, especially useful for cases that do not have front/top port access.

On the rear of the MB973SP-B is a monster 80mm cooling fan to pull cool air from the front ventilation slots, over the drives, and exhaust the warm air out through the rear ventilation slots. The fan also features an “on-demand” power system, so that the fan is only powered on if a drive’s power is on.

So even if all 3 slots are filled, the fan will only spin if one of the drives is powered on. And if the included fan is not enough, it can be upgraded to use most aftermarket 80mm case fans that use a 2 or 3 pin connector, giving the user a wide range of choices according to their preferences. To further the user’s customization, a 3 speed fan control is built in letting the user choose between high, low, or auto. The auto setting uses our Smart Cooling Technology to adjust fan speed according to the cooling requirements of the drives. An internal SATA cable and USB header connector are also built into the rear for easy connection to the systems motherboard or add-on card.

Feature:

* Fits 3 x 3.5” SATA HDD into 2 x 5.25” Device Bays
* Screw-less, tool-less design for genuine plug &play and hot swap use
* Compatible with SATA 6 Gb/sec
* Stylish aluminum construction for durability and heat dissipation
* 80mm cooling fan for maximum air flow
* On-demand power system – Fan power only when a drive is powered on
* Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans that use 2-pin or 3-pin connectors
* 3 speed fan control including Smart Cooling Technology providing temperature
* Front and rear ventilation slots
* Front side USB and eSATA ports for convenient external storage connections
* Individual power switches and LEDs for each drive
* Child-proof power buttons to avoid accidental power shut down
* Multi-locking door latches to prevent accidental drive ejection
* Internal SATA cable and USB header cable built into rear of device

You can learn more on the Icy Dock product page.

Stream Media from WHS To Your iOS Device with ZumoCasta

Andrew Edney

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Nov 16, 2010

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Often when I am on the Digital Lifestyle Show podcast, we talk about streaming media to different devices and it is topic that is very interesting. Mysticgeek over at the HomeServerShow.com has posted a really interesting article on steaming media from your V1 Windows Home Server to your Apple iOS device using the ZumoCasta software.

Mysticgeek says:

If you’re looking for a way to stream all of your media content on WHS to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad one of the easiest ways I’ve found is ZumoCast. You don’t need to install any software on your server, and it works very well.

ZumoCast is a free app and will play your videos, music, and other media content on your home network. You can stream your content over Wi-Fi, and even a 3G connection and works with Windows or Mac.

For this article we’re using WHS Version 1 with an iPod Touch 4th Gen running iOS 4.1 on a home Wi-Fi network.

You can read the rest of the article here.

Thanks Mysticgeek, I’m going to play around with this one myself now!

Icy Dock Introduce the MB662USEB-2S Dual Raid Enclosure

Andrew Edney

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Nov 15, 2010

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Icy Dock have just introduced their new dual raid enclosure, called the MB662USEB-2S, which is compatible with both Windows and Macs.

Here is what Icy Dock says about the MB662USEB-2S:

Icy Dock is proud to introduce its upgrade version of the dual bay RAID enclosure that set the standard for professionals, the MB662USEB-2S. This product combines the feature sets of the current MB662 Series into the ultimate RAID device for media professionals and individuals looking for performance, backups and storage expansion.

Similar to the current models, the MB662USEB-2S still utilizes an aluminum construction so that it is light weight for portability, and has the necessary material for optimal heat dissipation and durability. To help with temperature management, the cooling fan has been upgraded to an ultra quiet Sunon MagLev 40mm fan, and still features a speed control to allow the user flexibility according to his or her sound or cooling preferences.

The main addition to this new version is the quad interface design, allowing for USB 2.0, eSATA, FireWire 800, and FireWire 400, giving the user access to the best performance whether the data is needed on a Mac, Windows, and Linux system. Also, using an updated RAID controller, this unit can now accept 2TB drives in each slot to use in all 3 RAID modes, and thanks to a new concatenated JBOD mode, the user can have a combined storage volume without the risk for total data loss. The data is written across a single drive, and when it becomes full, it moves to the next drive, so if a drive fails, only the data on that drive will be lost. This is perfect for media players and NAS routers where a single combined volume is ideal. And as always, RAID 0 and RAID 1 are built in to offer blazing fast performance or maximum data redundancy.

Feature:

* Support 2TB+ in each slot for all 3 RAID modes.
* MB662 Series fits 2 x 3.5” SATA I/II hard drives for maximum storage.
* Plug & Play USB 2.0 + eSATA + FireWire800 combo with OXFORD936DS chipset.
* FireWire 400 capability via FW800 to FW400 converter cable, supplied in the box.
* Built-in hardware RAID controller allows Three different RAID configurations:
RAID 0 (FAST), RAID 1 (SAFE), & JBOD (Concatenation/Spanned)
* No additional software and hardware required for RAID capabilities.
* User friendly Screw-less design just plug in the hard drive and play.
* 40 mm Sunon cooling fan with adjustable speed control.

* Multi-drive exchangeability & maintenance capabilities.
* Built with Solid Aluminum Construction for body.
* Built in security slot for security cable kit.
* Compatible for both Windows and Mac.

You can learn more on the Icy Dock website.

Installing the Zune Software on Windows Home Server Code Name Vail

Andrew Edney

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Nov 15, 2010

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James over at the Tenniswood blog had a problem trying to install the Zune software on his Windows Home Server Code Name Vail, until he came across a work around.

Here is what James said:

I came across a problem installing the Zune Software on my home server, as it doesn’t support server operating systems like Windows Home Server VAIL. After hunting around I finally pick up this tip for routing around the microsoft restrictions imposed by the installer app.

Download the software.
Login to the computer with the local administrator account.
Change the .exe extension to .zip, then upzip the file.
Browse to the \packages folder.
Right-Click on Zune-x64.msi and click Install
Follow the prompts like a regular install of the software.

Nice one James!

Apple TV 2G Gets Groovy

Andrew Edney

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Nov 15, 2010

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Grooveshark is an online music search engine, music streaming service and more and now it comes to the Apple TV 2G via Groovy.

Groovy, an unofficial Grooveshark client for the Apple TV 2G, has finally arrived. Grooveshark is an online music search engine, music streaming service and music recommendation web software application, allowing users to search for, stream, and upload music free of charge that can be played immediately or added to a playlist. Groovy aims to bring the Grooveshark to your living room via the new Apple TV. The developers admit that the current feature list is not long (simple search and player functionality) but they say they are working hard on the next version with much more functionality (e.g. Grooveshark login, better search result, better player view). They also promised to release the source code in the near future. Go to the Groovy website for the instructions on how to install this new plugin on your freshly jailbroken atv.

Via: Appletvhacks.net

Announcing Working With Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials

Andrew Edney

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Nov 15, 2010

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Yesterday I posted an announcement about my forthcoming book Windows Home Server Inside Out for MS Press. Well today I wanted to announce Working With Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, which is also for MS Press and I am co-writing with Charlie Russell and Sharon Crawford.

As you know, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials is the new name for what was called Windows Small Business Server Code Name Aurora.

You can learn more about Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials here.

Charlie and Sharon already have a number of books on previous versions of Small Business Server and have the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Administrator’s Companion coming soon as well (which I am honoured to be the Technical Editor on).

I cant really say too much about the book at this stage, only that it will be out sometime before the middle of next year (watch this space)!

Build Your Own 500GB USB 3.0 Drive for $74.98 on a Friday night

Timothy Daleo

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Nov 15, 2010

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I had a Mahjong game planned for Friday night so I only had a few minutes for a project this week. I decided to bring new life to a used 2.5” hard drive and make it a speed demon. If you have a USB 3.0 card that has been waiting for a pluggin’ then this short article is for you!

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Equipment Needed:

Toshiba 500GB 2.5 5400 RPM SATA with 8MB Cache
USB 3.0 Ultra-Slim External Enclosure
USB 3.0 Card or USB 3.0 on your PC
One Beer (optional as always)

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Mental Note: I chose to recycle a secondary drive I had in a HTPC. If I were to purchase a drive for a USB 3.0 I would probably choose one with a higher cache and drive speed like the Samsung Spinpoint 7200 RPM drive.

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You cost (no tax) is $74.98!

Currently there is only one drive on Newegg that is cheaper than this. Use one of your existing drives and save even more! Better yet, upgrade your laptop and then use that drive in this enclosure.

I did not include the cost of the USB 3.0 card since it is not technically part of the project. You can find a USB 3.0 card on sites like Newegg or MWave for as low as $9.99!

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Connectland Drive Kit

Drive enclosures are always a personal thing. Everyone is different, and I prefer a solid metal case with as few screws as possible. Newegg has dozens of drive cases, so find the one that fits your personality or budget.

Make SURE you get one that matches your drive size. You do not want to end up with a 3.5” case with an external power supply for your 2.5” drive!

This great kit comes with the drive case, screws, screwdriver, cable and faux leather sleeve. The case is very high quality.

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This case has lights on the left side. The connector is very different on the right side. I guess we need to get used to it!

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The case top slides open and the drive slides in easily.

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After you have inserted the drive, slide the top of the case back on and use the screw to lock it into place.

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Lights-Out Update 1.0.4 Add-In for Windows Home Server

Andrew Edney

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Nov 15, 2010

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Martin Rothschink has been in touch to say that his fantastic add-in, Lights-Out for Windows Home Server has now been updated to version 1.0.4.

Here is what Martin says:

Lights-Out Service Release 1.0.4 is now available.
http://www.axonet.de…r1.0.4.1212.msi
Release notes http://www.axonet.de/whs/Changes.txt
Please follow these steps to upgrade

Uninstall your current version using WHS Console, Settings->Add-Ins

Delete old msi file found in \\Server\Software\Add-Ins

Download new version and store in \\Server\Software\Add-Ins

Install new version using WHS Console, Settings->Add-Ins

Clients will be updated automatically within 5 minutes when you have a licensed version or during the trial period.
Otherwise execute the client installer \\Server\Software\LightsOut\LightsOutClientInstall.exe to update the clients.
You don’t have to uninstall the previous version on the client.
In case of problems please use Remote Desktop to connect to your server. Then zip the entire folder
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\LightsOut and send the archive to support at axonet dot de.
Version 1.0.4 released Nov. 15, 2010

Fixed problems with duplicate clients (after OS Upgrade) and multiple mac addresses

Fixed calendar problem when no standard action is configured

Fixed calendar problem when a standby occurred during an active calendar event

Fixed wrong uptime diagram for server when standby takes too much time

Fixed problem with changing number of network adapters (WLAN, VPN)

Fixed wrong client wakeup/backup after server reboot

Fixed disabled context menu on computer tab in community edition

Increased detection time limit for USB backup disk removal

Client backup enhanced to allow a second backup by Lights-Out (see below)

Reduced delay for wake-up when client resumes from standby

Improved detection of standby blockers from 3rd party applications

Scheduled backup by Lights-Out is ignored when client runs on battery

Automatic wake-up of server is only executed when client resumes or boots

Modified start/stop order for DriveExtenderMigrator and other services

DriveExtenderMigrator is now handled internally and is no longer a user option

Added tray option in client to enable/disable monitoring on the fly

Client backup
Client backup has been enhanced in 1.0.4 to allow a second backup per day.
When a Lights-Out backup is scheduled during the standard WHS backup window only one backup takes place and
Lights-Out suppresses any WHS backup.
When a Lights-Out backup is scheduled outside the standard WHS backup window you can run two backups per day.
Example 1, standard backup window 00 – 06 AM, Lights-Out backup scheduled for 03:00 AM.
Only on backup is performed at 03:00 AM.
Example 2, standard backup window 00 – 06 AM, Lights-Out backup scheduled for 06:00 PM.
A first WHS backup is run between 00 – 06 AM, a second Lights-Out backup is run at 06:00 PM.

Elgato to Launch EyeTV Netstream Sat Network Tuner

Andrew Edney

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Nov 14, 2010

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A new network tuner called the EyeTV Netstream Sat is being launched from Elgato that promised playback to multiple devices, include the Apple iPad.

Watch and record free-to-view satellite television on any Mac or PC in the house, in full HD. If your home has an existing Wi-Fi network, you can watch live satellite TV wirelessly on a portable computer anywhere in your home or garden.

EyeTV Netstream Sat enables your entire family to share one TV tuner device, and it delivers a high-definition TV picture to every room. There’s no need to connect a satellite dish and TV tuner dongle to each computer! Simply place EyeTV Netstream Sat near your existing satellite connection and connect it to your router. EyeTV Netstream Sat receives DVB-S2 and streams the TV signal via your Ethernet or home Wi-Fi network.

Highlights

Stream free-to-view satellite TV (DVB-S2 or Freesat) to the computers on your home network
Enjoy a crystal clear, high-definition television picture on your computer’s high-resolution display
Compatible with both Mac and PC
Watch TV wirelessly on a portable computer or iPad if you have a Wi-Fi network
Stream live TV over the home network to an iPad – even when your computers are turned off
As a network device, it does not have to be installed near your computers

Here is the press release:

Satellite TV on any Mac, PC or iPad in your home network

Munich, 10 November 2010 – Elgato announced today the new EyeTV Netstream Sat, a network tuner for free-to-view satellite TV. EyeTV Netstream Sat streams the signal, live and in HD, from a satellite dish to any computer in the house. It connects to your existing satellite feed and sends the TV signal through your router. If you have a Wi-Fi Network, even iPads can access standard definition channels from EyeTV Netstream Sat. This direct connection between the network tuner and an iOS4 device (requires iOS4.2) requires the new version of the EyeTV app, (version 1.2, available in the App Store). This EyeTV app feature also works with the hugely successful DVB-T version of the network tuner, EyeTV Netstream DTT. EyeTV Netstream Sat ships on November 22 at a price of 199,95 Euro (£189,95 GBP). A dual-tuner add-on is sold separately.

Live satellite TV on the iPad

The newly announced version 1.2 of the EyeTV App enables both EyeTV Netstream Sat and EyeTV Netstream DTT to stream SD channels over the local Wi-Fi network directly to iOS 4 devices (requires iOS4.2). DVB-S2 HDTV channels can be streamed via Wi-Fi or 3G/UMTS Internet

connection provided a Mac with Elgato’s EyeTV 3 TV software is running as a local streaming server.

Easy to set-up and use
EyeTV Netstream Sat integrates well with your existing network. You can stream live TV, surf the web, and send email all at the same time. An intelligent device, EyeTV Netstream Sat offers centralized configuration via web browser and auto-discovery via UPnP & Bonjour.

Works great on Macs and PCs
Included is EyeTV 3, Elgato’s award-winning TV software for the Mac. Watch, record, edit and enjoy live television on your Mac. Search two weeks of Program Guide listings, and export recordings automatically to iTunes to sync with Apple devices. EyeTV Netstream DTT works with Windows 7 Media Center and also includes THC software for Windows, which offers many of the same features as EyeTV 3.

Turn EyeTV Netstream Sat into a dual-tuner
Elgato’s new EyeTV Sat Free, a great value USB 2.0 TV tuner for DVB-S2, has the unique ability to turn EyeTV Netstream Sat into a dual-tuner. EyeTV Sat Free connects to the USB port on the back of EyeTV Netstream Sat, enabling it to stream a second TV channel to computers in the home network.

System requirements
EyeTV Netstream Sat requires a Macintosh Computer with an Intel Core CPU and Mac OS X v10.5.8 or newer. On PCs, EyeTV Netstream Sat requires Windows 7 and a 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU or better. Network bandwidth must be high enough to allow for streaming of television signals (100Base-T Ethernet, 802.11n for wireless). Direct streaming to EyeTV for iPhone requires an iPad, an iPhone 4 or an iPod touch (4th generation.) A Mac or a PC is required for initial setup of EyeTV Netstream tuners.

Pricing & Availability
EyeTV Netstream Sat ships on November 22nd at a suggested retail price of 199,95 Euro (£189,95 GBP) including VAT. EyeTV Sat Free ships in January 2011 at a suggested retail price of 99,95 Euro (£89,95 GBP) including VAT. You can buy direct from Elgato at http://www.elgato.com or most Mac retailers. The EyeTV app version 1.2 is available at the App Store for 3,99 Euro. The app update is free of charge.

About Elgato
Elgato produces award-winning TV software together with a complete range of TV tuners and capture devices to watch, record, and edit TV and HDTV on Macs and PCs. Elgato is the home of EyeTV, the world’s leading television solution for Mac computers. Elgato also produces a variety of world-class H.264 video conversion and streaming products. Elgato is privately held with offices in Munich, Germany and San Francisco, California.

You can learn more about the EyeTV Netstream Sat from the Elgato website.

LaCie USB 3.0 Driver for Mac OS

Andrew Edney

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Nov 14, 2010

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LaCie have released a USB 3.0 Drive for the Apple Mac allowing Mac owners to utilise LaCie’s USB 3.0 hard drives.

Here is what LaCie say:

LaCie recognizes the importance of bringing USB 3.0 performance and plug & play capability to the Mac world. By developing an exclusive USB 3.0 driver for Mac, LaCie is proud to demonstrate its industry leadership and longtime commitment to Mac users.

By downloading the driver, and using it in conjunction with our USB 3.0 expansion cards, it’s simple to get USB 3.0 speed and performance on your Mac. Check your compatibility with USB 3.0, install the peripherals, and download the driver. It’s that easy!

USB 3.0 – The New Standard for Performance

With USB 3.0, you get:

The ultimate in performance
- Up to 130MB/s* for single hard drives
- Up to 220MB/s** for dual hard drives
Real plug & play capability
Bus-powered capability
Optimized power efficiency
USB 2.0 compatibility

Click here for more information about USB 3.0

You can learn more and download the driver from the LaCie website.

KeepVault Connector for Mac OSX Beta

Andrew Edney

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Nov 14, 2010

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Proxure have been in touch to let us know about a new Mac OSX Beta of their KeepVault Connector for Windows Home Server.

Here is what they said:

KeepVault is proud to announce the open beta for KeepVault Connector for Mac OSX. The KeepVault Connector will allow Mac users to simplify the process of sync’ing files from their Mac to their WHS.

The Connector client for Mac has all of the features and simplicity as our Connector client for Windows. You can find more details on setup, requirements, and a download link in our forms (see links to our forums below).

Highlights:

· Automatically sync file from your Intel-based Mac to your Windows Home Server

· Automatically protect sync’d files to your KeepVault online storage account for replicated protection (requires a KeepVault subscription)

· Connector automatically watches for new and changed files

· Sync from within your LAN http://forums.proxure.com/viewtopic.php?t=4365

· Sync from anywhere on the internet http://forums.proxure.com/viewtopic.php?t=4366

Look out for an in-depth walk-though soon.

In the mean time, you can download the Mac beta client from here and you can learn more about KeepVault here..

And you can read our review we did last year on KeepVault for Windows Home Server.

CloudBerry Backup for Windows Home Server Code Name Vail Is Coming

Andrew Edney

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Nov 14, 2010

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CloudBerry Backup for Windows Home Server Code Name Vail Is Coming

Yesterday CloudBerry Labs announced that they are working on a version of their CloudBerry Backup add-in for Windows Home Server Code Name Vail.

Here is that that said:

We are excited to announce that we are working on CloudBerry Backup add-in for Windows Home Server code name Vail. Here is a screenshot of what we are doing.

We are also going to make an add-in for the next version of Windows Small Business Server code name Aurora which is based on the same WHS technology. All existing customers will be able to upgrade their existing add-ins for free.

You can learn more about CloudBerry Backup by clicking here.

And it is very good to see that they will be giving the update to existing customers for free – I think that this is the first company to offer this, so well done CloudBerry!

Announcing Windows Home Server Inside Out

Andrew Edney

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Nov 14, 2010

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Announcing Windows Home Server Inside Out

Over the last few months I have mentioned that I am working on a new Windows Home Server Code Name Vail book – now its time to formally announce it. Its called Windows Home Server Inside Out, and it’s coming soon from MS Press.

Here is how MS Press are describing the book:

You’re beyond the basics, so dive right in and really put your home networking skills to work! This supremely organized reference is packed with hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It’s all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Windows Home Server — and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery!

Tune Windows Home Server to meet the needs of your small or home office
Learn best practices for connecting multiple PCs and Macs in the same household
Use desktop and Microsoft cloud technologies to customize your file-sharing system
Store, manage, back up, and protect digital audio, video, and photos for family use
Master techniques to access digital content from your network remotely
Control the security status of your networked PCs
Stream data from your Windows Home Server to your home media center, the Microsoft Xbox 360 game system, and other consoles and devices

You can pre-order the book now from both Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com and all I can say at this point is that it is coming soon – so keep checking for UWHS for more information.

There will also be online searchable editions of the book, along with e-book editions for a variety of devices, including the iPad (now that is cool!).