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WHS featured on the Drobo Podcast Network

WHS featured on the Drobo Podcast Network

Jim was recently interviewed on the Drobo Podcast Network by Mario Blandini back on January 4, 2011.  He did the original podcast live, but I have included a link to it just in case you missed it.  It’s not your usual HSS marathon podcast either!  It’s around 30 minutes. SN6PY2UPG23C Jim and Mario talk about [...]

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The Home Server Show 115

The Home Server Show 115

Episode 115 is ready for you after the guys take a week off for a much needed vacation.  Actually, it was just bad luck that Dave’s vacation landed right in the middle of the biggest news period for Windows Home Server this year.  This is a long show and there is plenty to digest.  We [...]

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The Home Server Show 114

The Home Server Show 114

Is this the beginning of the end for Windows Home Server or just a new beginning?  You decide after listening to all we have to say about Microsoft’s announcement about pulling drive extender out of Vail.  We have a lot to talk about on this episode and several folks joined up to do just that.  [...]

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Drive Extender has been removed from Windows Home Server Vail

Wow!  You read the title correct.  Drive Extender, the single component that I thought made the Windows Home Server a “home” product has been removed from future versions of Vail. I can’t say it any better than the following post.  Andrew Edney of usingwindowshomeserver.com has wrapped all the info for you nicely.  Have a read [...]

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The Home Server Show 113

The Home Server Show 113

Episode 113 is full of news for Windows Home Server, Storage, Streaming, you name it, it’s in here!  There are a few new podcasts from the guys and our famous outtakes at the end.  Enjoy and see you in the forums! http://usingwindowshomeserver.com/2010/11/16/drobo-s-nas-device-now-with-usb-3-0/ http://homeservershow.com/stream-media-from-whs-to-your-ios-device-with-zumocast.html Cloudberry Backup for Windows Home Server Vail On the Way  We Got [...]

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The Home Server Show 112

The Home Server Show 112

There is a lot of news to cover this week including new SBS products, Add-Ins, and controlling your Windows Home Server from the new Windows Phone 7.  Dave rambles on for hours about RAID with the Icy Dock as well.  All this and some antics at the end.  Thanks goes out to all who showed [...]

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Breckenridge lives as Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials

Breckenridge lives as Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials

Do you recall that little leak about a storage server code-named Breckenridge?  The SBS Blog has now announced the official product.  The storage server blog on Technet also has the details. Here is a small blurb but hit the links for more info. It shares common features and usability with both Windows Home Server code [...]

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The Home Server Show 111

The Home Server Show 111

In episode 111 we go over the announcement of new Small Business Server products, Microsoft’s Live Essentials and what the products mean for Home Server users, as well as a couple of server builds.  We have tons of news and Add-Ins for you and our featured guests are AJ Peck and Michael Ross.   Don’t forget [...]

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The Home Server Show 110

The Home Server Show 110

3.0 TB Drives in Depth, BYOB on the show, and live on ustream, it’s The Home Server Show podcast episode 110.  Today we welcome Mike F. from the BYOB podcast and we grill him on hard drives, SSD’s and everything in between.  Happy Halloween everyone! Remote Alert Update MediaSmart Chassis as a 4 bay drive [...]

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The Home Server Show 109

The Home Server Show 109

New hard drives for your WHS but are they for your version?  We go back to the anti-virus debate with new voice on tonight’s show, it’s The Home Server Show, episode 109.  I just couldn’t wait to publish this episode so it’s out a little early.  We have a great interview with Christian Johnson to [...]

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