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whs server backup
Find out what the problem is with duplication, and turn backup on. That will solve your problems. Check the log files from the server console. They will list any errors that occured, and by clicking on them, it will take you to microsoft where the details of the error and the solution... -
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Got Battery Backup?
About 6 months. At first I was annoyed because the software that comes with it to allow an orderly shut down didn't work on Windows Homer Server. But then I found out not many do work with WHS. Then I found Grid Junction for WHS and it works just fine. Tripp lite comes with a cable that... -
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Got Battery Backup?
Wanted a small battery backup for my Windows Home Server and a couple of accessories, like router, etc. Bought the Tripp lite Internet350U, and installed the Add-In Grid Junction to the server. Grid Junction recognized the battery backup and all was fine. Today power went out and the... -
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Favorite add in's for Windows Home Server?
Quick update, I never turned DE off, and streaming 1080p video is smooth as can be. 100% glitch free, no dropped frames, no problems at all. Using a WD TV Live Plus media player (hard wired). -
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Tips, suggestions on this DIY Server?
On Tomshardware.com the best performance of a Synology product is the DS-408, which costs nearly twice what I paid for my server. The specs you reference are for backup and restore and it gets a best time of 30-35MBps, not the 70 you listed. The true telling spec is their benchmark of "office... -
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Tips, suggestions on this DIY Server?
And there in lies the problem. They Synology can not stream at 30 Mbsp, but my server is streaming now at upwards around 80 Mbps. Which is why I went with a server over the NAS for the same money. The server is clearly a superior solution in the areas of storage, backup/restore, streaming... -
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Favorite add in's for Windows Home Server?
Windows Home Server is really great because of the specific design to support outside software apps. Downloaded a few of the basic free apps, but was wondering which of the streaming media based apps (free or paid) are the best for a home media center. -
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Tips, suggestions on this DIY Server?
Thanks for the heads up on the FreeNAS. Checked it out before making a decision. It just doesn't appear to be up to the capabilities that WHS has. I decided to go with WHS. Ordered the parts outlined above, and the hardware and WHS software only cost about $400! So now I have a classic little... -
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Tips, suggestions on this DIY Server?
After much research into what NAS to get for my home media storage and play needs, I decided to build my own server. Decided to go with Windows Home Server power pack 3 as the OS. So I ordered the following to build the server. (1) Microsoft Windows Home Server Operating System Software... -
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Noob questions about DS211j and streaming video.
Oh, boy, there is so much info available to ingest, and so many options available to backup and manage my data.... Makes my head hurt! :) Let me lay out for you where I am right now, in the hopes that I can get honest recommendations and comments on if you think I am making the right choices... -
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Noob questions about DS211j and streaming video.
Thanks for the comments and the links. I have ethernet between the router and the TV now, so that looks like the way to go from those test results. The 480p of the WII just isn't cutting it for me. Any suggestions for a media player that would work well with the DLNA feature in the DS211? -
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Noob questions about DS211j and streaming video.
Hi Everyone! Neat forums! I have a few years worth of digital video (hi-8), digital photos, and now I've added 1080 hd family video to the mix. Been trying to figure out the best way to store and access this media so we can actually watch it on demand, and have it safely backed up. My...