- HP MediaSmart Server
- Setup and Installation
- Hard Drives/Storage
- Security and User Management
- Backup and Restore
- Networking and Remote Access
- Patches and Upgrades
- Home Server Add-Ins
- Server Mods and Hacking
- Media Sharing and Connected Devices
- Computers and Laptops
- Video Game Consoles
- Smartphones and Personal Media Devices
- Digital Media Receivers
Backup and Restore
Any number of things can go wrong with a computer, but that's why HP's MediaSmart Server makes it easy to backup and restore every computer you own so all your precious data isn't gone forever. Look here for more on computer backup and restoration.
How To Perform A Full Restore Of Your Mac With HP EX495 MediaSmart Server Using Time Machine
One of the most requested features in the previous generation of MediaSmart Servers, the EX485 & 487 , was the ability to perform a "full restore" from Time Machine backups stored on the server. See,... More »
Using Mac's Time Machine with HP MediaSmart Server EX470/475
If you want to use Time Machine with your EX 470 or EX 475, here's a manual "hack" to help you get started!
More »Go Back in Time Marty McFly Style, 88 Miles Per Hour Not Required - 12-24 - 12-30
Anyone who's used a computer in the last ten years has probably heard the old addage, "Save early, save often." And while that's great advice that everyone should adhere to, that can, occasionally, come back... More »
Outsmart the S.M.A.R.T. Failure - 11-12-08 - 11-18-08
It doesn't matter which kind of hard drive you buy or how much you spend, all of them are destined to fail, crash, blow up, or whatever you want to call it. The point here... More »
How To Convert FAT/FAT32 to NTFS
Newcomers to the MediaSmart Server may encounter a strange message when they install the Home Server Connector software on their computer. This message can occur when the software goes to set up the automatic backup... More »
Using Mac's Time Machine with HP MediaSmart Server EX470/475
If you want to use Time Machine with your EX 470 or EX 475, here's a manual "hack" to help you get started!
More »How To Restore the HP MediaSmart Server
If in the event you need to restore your HP MediaSmart Server due to a hard drive failure on the primary drive or factory reset your server to a like-new condition, you can do this... More »
How To Convert FAT/FAT32 to NTFS
Newcomers to the MediaSmart Server may encounter a strange message when they install the Home Server Connector software on their computer. This message can occur when the software goes to set up the automatic backup... More »
Outsmart the S.M.A.R.T. Failure - 11-12-08 - 11-18-08
It doesn't matter which kind of hard drive you buy or how much you spend, all of them are destined to fail, crash, blow up, or whatever you want to call it. The point here... More »
Go Back in Time Marty McFly Style, 88 Miles Per Hour Not Required - 12-24 - 12-30
Anyone who's used a computer in the last ten years has probably heard the old addage, "Save early, save often." And while that's great advice that everyone should adhere to, that can, occasionally, come back... More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
FAIL: Remote Desktop proxy port is not allowed |
1 | tripitaka November 6, 2009 4:31 PM |
PC restore cannot find server? |
9 | raaaaaa November 5, 2009 6:58 PM |
server won't backup |
4 | crokie November 4, 2009 11:41 PM |
HELP PLS... Server recovery disc appcrash |
3 | BetaVirus November 1, 2009 10:41 AM |
Backup of USB drive external to the EX485 |
1 | BetaVirus October 31, 2009 7:06 PM |
Online Backup for Ex495? |
2 | k12s October 30, 2009 3:25 AM |
Backup Suddenly Not Working....Windows 7 |
2 | jschoelch October 28, 2009 3:45 PM |
Server Restore problem |
1 | AnthonyF October 27, 2009 9:51 PM |
About to install automatic folder copy program...Have Restore Question |
4 | MyNameIsEarl October 27, 2009 4:13 PM |
New Computer/ Adding files from Media Smart |
1 | pardizzone October 20, 2009 6:59 AM |
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