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Home Server Show - Upgrading the RAM in Your HP MediaSmart Server

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In the aftermath that is HP's announcement that they will not void the warranty for those who choose to upgrade the amount system memory in the HP MediaSmart Server, the fine folks at the Home Server Show podcast have put together a video detailing the process for doing so. Most reports indicate that upgrading the amount of RAM to 1 GB is typically enough to ensure better performance from their home servers, most are opting to put in 2 based on the relatively cheap cost of memory upgrade modules. Head over to the Home Server Show , subscribe, and give them a bit of thanks for putting together a nice video.

Microsoft Releases Home Server PP1 Fix

Community Headlines — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:24:45 GMT

It wasn't all that long ago that Microsoft unviled Power Pack 1 for Windows Home Server , which among many improvements, fixed an important data corruption issue. Microsoft today released another important patch for Windows Home Server owners, putting behind them what will hopefully be the last of problems associated to data storage and management on the Home Server OS. As described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 950193 , unpatched users running PP1 could cause files in duplicated folders to become unrecoverable if a hard drive goes unexpectedly missing or fails. The severity of the issue is unknown, or how likely you are to experience any data loss as a result of these events, as the typical user doesn't usually yank drives from the Home Server without removing it properly through the OS. Drive failures are a fact of life in disk based storage, but are hardly an everyday occurance for users. The short time between PP1's release and the patch today means that few users would have seen this problem. Regardless, any issue that can affect your precious data shouldn't be overlooked. Take the time to run Windows Update on your Home Server today and obtain the patch. If...

Microsoft Releases Windows Home Server PowerPack 1 (PP1)

Community Headlines — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:47:17 GMT

Microsoft today unveiled the final release version of PowerPack 1 (PP1) for Windows Home Server, bringing the nearly 6 week public beta to a close. Power Pack 1 provides a range of improvements. These include the following: Support for home computers that are running Windows Vista x64 editions Backup of Home Server shared folders Improvements to remote access More efficient power consumption Improved performance Additionally, this update resolves the data corruption issue that is described in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article 946676 : When certain programs are used to edit or transfer files that are stored on a Windows Home Server-based computer that has more than one hard drive, the files may become corrupted. Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 will be available through Windows Update in several weeks. The update will be automatically downloaded to your Windows Home Server computer through Windows Update if the Automatic Updates feature is enabled on your home server. Or, you can click Update Now on the Settings tab of the Windows Home Server Console. If you want to install Power Pack 1 before it is available through Windows Update, download the update package , and then manually apply it. Discuss Microsoft PP1...

HP MediaSmart Server Webinar Scheduled for June 25th

Community Headlines — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:40:07 GMT

Microsoft and HP are hosting a free HP MediaSmart Server webinar at 10:00 a.m. PST, Wednesday June 25th, 2008 Learn how to do more with your HP MediaSmart Server by watching a full demonstration of the HP MediaSmart Server and find out from Windows Home Server experts how you can take advantage of the leading third-party add-ins! Hosted by HP's Allen Buckner with guest expert Terry Walsh from WeGotServed.uk. Register now at Microsoft's Website

HP Unveils TouchSmart 2 All-In-One Computer

Community Headlines — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:02:52 GMT

Looking for a new PC to pair up with your MediaSmart Server? Yesterday in Berlin, HP took the covers off the successor to the highly successful, touch friendly HP TouchSmart computer. The successor, the HP TouchSmart 2, takes the whole line up a notch in just about every way, adding in a larger screen, faster Intel Core 2 Duo processor, bigger hard drive, better graphics, and more. Enough upgrades that the TouchSmart 2 has enough under the hood to warrant placement anywhere in the home, and not just relegated to kitchen duties. Tie it with an HP MediaSmart Server, and you've got yourself a winning combo. Details and photos at TechLore

HP's Allen Buckner Interview on the Home Server Show Podcast

Community Headlines — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:49:04 GMT

HP's Allen Buckner made an appearance on the popular podcast "The Home Server Show." check out the podcast for information and discussion around the highly anticipated update for the HP MediaSmart Server, the VConnect and McAfee Antivirus add-ins, HP's MediaSmart Connect, and more. Also in this episode: Listener E-mail News AutoExit 2008R2 for WHS from ASoft Feed Changes Interview with HP’s Allen Buckner About the update. VConnect, McAfee Antivirus Add-Ins Update released then pulled. Media Smart Connect McAfee Add-In Details Seven Months Free! HP’s Update with PP1 HP Media Smart Connect – Digital Media Receive More information on PacketVideo Twonky Vision Listen to the interview | Visit the Home Server Show Website