With Synology’s DiskStation DS-111, the company’s entry level consumer NAS server, we’re now at the (roughly) £150/$200 mark for a diskless device – still more expensive than direct attached storage (especially with current hard disk prices), but packing a swathe of value added features that you’d previously expect to find only in higher end devices. Whilst the hardcore enthusiast may well prefer a 4-bay powerhouse, could the single bay DS-111 be the right NAS for the masses? Let’s find out.
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Our Using OS X Lion Server at Home series and eBook has been surprisingly popular – it seems that many WGS readers are planning, or have bought and are configuring Apple’s OS X Lion Server for use as a home server. With a paucity of information out there on working through Lion Server’s (sometimes quirky) configuration and setup, I hope the guide has been useful to everyone whose taken a look at it so far.
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Using OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 13 – iChat Server)
Our run through of OS X Lion Server continues with one of the platform’s smaller features, but one that may well be useful to some in the home. iChat is Apple’s instant messaging service, and will be a familiar sight to Mac users. It offers text, voice and video messaging across the Internet in its standard guide (that is, when used on a Mac client without a server) but with Lion Server installed on your network, iChat can also be used locally around the home.
Viridian PC Pumps Out Two New Servers
Viridian PC, a UK Home and Small Business Server specialist today announced the release of two new servers supporting Windows Home Server 2011 and Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials.
Using OS X Lion as a Home Server (Part 9 – Profile Manager and iOS Devices)
If you read Part 8 of our series, then you’ll now be comfortable using the Profile Manager to remotely configure various user and device settings on your Mac clients. One of the great new features in OS X Lion Server, however, is the extension of the Profile Manager to support remote configuration of iOS devices as well – iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches. Obviously, there’s an increase of these devices (certainly the first two) in business, so it makes sense for Apple to include management support in their server platform, but it’s also a great addition for those thinking about Lion Server in the home.
Using Apple OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 6 – Storage and Network Configuration)
If you’ve been following our series of articles on using Apple’s all-new OS X Lion Server as a home server over the last couple of weeks, you’ll have been waiting eagerly for this part – yes, having looked closely at our hardware selection, features and the Lion Server App itself, it’s time to get the server configured.
Add-in Update: Squeezebox Server v7.6.1
Logitech have pushed out another update to their Squeezebox Server software, which controls the Squeezebox range of digital audio receivers. An add-in for Windows Home Server v1 is available, which Windows Home Server 2011 owners can install and run the standard Windows application via a Remote Desktop Connection.
Using Apple OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 2 – Choosing Your Hardware)
Before we dive into the Apple OS X Lion Server software, it’s worth pausing to consider your hardware setup – Mac hardware doesn’t come cheap, so you should carefully consider your options – both for the server hardware itself, and any additional storage you require.
Using Apple OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 1)
With its latest release, Apple are positioning the all new OS X Lion Server as “The server for everyone”. That sounds like the kind of server we’re into here at We Got Served, so over the next few weeks we’ll be taking a detailed look at what Cupertino’s got to offer the home server community. King of the jungle or mere kitten? Let’s find out.
Beta Testers Wanted for file:recon – a Windows Phone 7 Server Transfer Manager
Over at Pixel Valley, Andy and Christof are looking for beta testers for their new file:recon app for Windows Phone 7. The app links in neatly with Server Transfer Manager for Windows Home Server 2011 to allow the management of file transfers to and from the server using your handset.
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