In the past couple of weeks, quite a few people have asked about the procedure for performing a server recovery of the HP MediaSmart Server – given the server is headless (i.e. no DVD drive, monitor ports, keyboard and mouse ports). Last week, I explained that the procedure was to insert HP’s Server Recovery disk [...]
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HP Mediasmart Server EX475 Unboxed
Finally got the chance to get the HP Mediasmart Server unboxed – and wow, it really is small. Not as small the the Tranquil T7-HSA, but considering this is holding 4 drive bays, it’s tiny! So, I’ll be putting the Mediasmart Server through its paces tomorrow for next week’s review – if you have any [...]
HP Mediasmart Server Arrives Tomorrow
Just landed back in the UK (after a pretty long 4 week work stint over in San Francisco) to receive the news that HP are sending a Mediasmart Server overnight to me, and it’ll be with me tomorrow. I’ll be taking a good look at the unit over the weekend, so keep a look out [...]
Universal Systems Home Server – Now Available to Order
Okay, last but not least, let’s take a look at theUniversal Home Server, which is a new Windows Home Server based system from Universal Systems. Chassis-wise, the Universal Home Server is pretty unremarkable, housing it’s magic in a standard server tower. Specs are as follows: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E2140 1.60GHz Dual-Core 800MHz FSB [...]
Paul Thurrott Reviews Windows Home Server
If you remain to be convinced by Windows Home Server, Paul Thurrott’s review offers an enthusiastic, yet balanced view of its strengths and weaknesses… thanks for the shout-out, Paul. Overall, WHS is a wonderful solution for problems you never knew you had. But make no mistake, these are very real problems that need to be [...]
Windows Home Server 120-day Evaluation Kit Now Shipping
Microsoft announced a few months ago that for those wishing to try out Windows Home Server before purchasing, a 120 day Evaluation Kit would be available to order. Then, silence…. ..until today! If you’re in the USA or Canada The Evaluation Kit is now available to order from Microsoft’s website – it comprises the full [...]
Check Out the HP Mediasmart Server Reviewer’s Guide
Whilst you’re waiting to hear news about the release date and other news on the HP Mediasmart Server, HP sent through a Reviewer’s Guide for the system, which is being sent out to the press right now, and they’ve kindly given permission for me to post it up on the blog for you to download. So [...]
Under the Hood: Windows Home Server Drive Extender
Windows Home Server Drive Extender is one of the major technical innovations in Windows Home Server. It’s the technology that pools all of your internal and external storage, removing the need to worry about the physical location of your storage. No more drive letters! Automatic folder duplication is another great feature delivered through Drive Extender. [...]
HP MediaSmart Server – Full Details Next Monday
I just got off the phone with a few people from HP’s US and European operations, and they kindly filled me in on full release details for the HP MediaSmart Server in both the US and Europe. Sadly, the deal is that the information is under wraps until Monday, November 5th so make sure you [...]
Join Microsoft and HP Online to Hear About the HP MediaSmart Server
The HP MediaSmart Server fest continues in November, with a series of four live online presentations, hosted by Microsoft and HP and featuring some of your favourite digital pundits. Here’s the blurb: Do you have multiple PCs with increasingly large amounts of digital photos, music, video and documents? Is managing, accessing and protecting this digital [...]
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