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Add-In: GridJunction 1.1 Beta Released

GridJunction 1.1.0.0 Beta is availabe for download by registered beta participants from the WGS private beta forum.

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Add-In: GridJunction Seeking Beta Testers

Alexander Kent has launched a website for his new add-in, GridJunction, which allows you to monitor and manage Uninterruptible Power Supplies directly from the Windows Home Server console. A beta test will shortly be launched, and Alexander is looking for high quality, committed testers to put the product through its paces. If you’re interested in applying, head [...]

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Add-In: GridJunction 1.0

GridJunction is a new add-in from Alexander Kent (who previously authored Vista Caller-ID for Windows Home Server) which allows you to monitor the state of any Uninterruptible Power Supply attached to your home server, either by USB or Serial connection. If the home server switches to battery power (i.e. lead unplugged, no power etc) it will use the [...]

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Having Problems With Your UPS and the HP MediaSmart Server?

I was interested to see this support post up at HP.com regarding the use of Uninterruptable Power Supplies with the HP MediaSmart Server: HP MediaSmart Server - Uninterruptible Power Supply is not Supported The Media Smart Server does not support active Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Using the USB cable to allow the UPS to communicate with the [...]

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Ed Bott Has More on the Data Corruption Bug

Ed Bott has more news on the data corruption bug, specifically the scenario in which the bug occurs and some behind the scenes context around the KB article - worth a read. There’s been a huge amount of online vitriol poured out around this issue, which is probably to be expected given the seriousness of the [...]

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