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Scythe Kaze Server 5.25" 4 Channel Fan Controller / Temp Display - Black (KS01-BK)

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Apple Mac Mini MC438LL/A Server

Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz, 4GB DDR3 memory, Dual 500GB SATA hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card slot, HDMI, Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard

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A good machine - I use it as a sort of Home Theater PC/Home Server
I bought this Mac Mini Server basically because it was the quietest machine I could find that could also function as a HTPC/media player into my TV ( a projector actually). I could have bought the regular version but chose the server edition so that I could get a full 1TB of storage space, which allows me to also use this a as a quiet NAS for my home network.

Now I'm not really a computer geek but I liked the convenience this thing could offer. Setting it up wasn't easy but with some reading the manual as well as some guides on setting up OSX server I was able to succesfully set it up to play to my TV was well as to link up to the home network on my router so it can network with the three laptops we have in the house running Windows 7. So in that sense it doable for the average user, but you do have to be willing to roll up your sleeves and learn a bit about networking and server management. It's not stuff I knew about before - but I sure do now. That said, in all fairness the server control panel on this Mac Mini Server is a lot more user friendly than on my Windows server.

I wanted to control the Mac Mini server without having to turn on the projector that it feeds. I found that I could do this with a software called a VNC client. I use one by Mocha. I works perfectly well. As a backup to that I have a wireless Mac keyboard and trackpad, as well as an iphone VNC client. I would caution that the iphone VNC client is really mostly a gimmick, as the screen is very small and its really more useful for just checking that all is well than actually doing anything heavy duty. For real work the laptop-based VNC client is far better.

With the server set up with VLC media player and Plex, this box has replaced both my Squeezebox music and my Popcorn hour media player. Which is no mean feat, as both of those are pretty good in their own right.

Overall I'm pretty happy with this thing. It is dead silent sitting in my living room, yet it does everything I need. That's just a whole new ballgame when it comes to PC's to be honest.

The only criticism I would make is that so far there are no matching external hard drive out there that go with this new Mac Mini. So if you want to extend the storage then you have to either accept tacking on an ugly, non matching drive, or hiding the whole set up.

No, that's not true - I do have another criticism, which is that at a thousand dollars the price of this thing is quite high. That said, there simply are not other full power PCs that look this good or can operate at 14 decibels of silence in the middle of your living room, so I guess I didnt have a choice really. But I do hope more companies try to take Apple on here - so we can get this sort of thing cheaper!

Awesome server.
This is an amazing little box. I replaced a big loud HP server at my home office with the mac mini server in about a day. Not only am I able to host a site using Apache, PHP, and MySQL but I was able to install Windows Server 2008 using Parallels and host sites using IIS, ASP.NET, and MS Sql Server at the same time. You can get the best of both worlds using this server. I used Apple's USB ethernet adapter (which you can find on Amazon) to give the virtualized Windows Server it's own network interface so I can treat it as a completely separate entity on the firewall.

So far it's been running just fine with the 4 gigs of RAM but you do have the option to upgrade to 8 later if you need to.

I highly recommend this server to anyone who needs one at a home/small office. Even if you need to run Windows Server, this little box can handle it.

I do not recommend this for the average user, stick to the regular mac mini if you do not need a server.

Only buy if you need a server
I brought this because it had a bigger hard drive and more memory but its meant for people who need a server. The average user should buy the regular Mac Mini.

Great Machine, Great Deal
It's been a few days since these were announced and we've already installed 30 of them here at Macminicolo. (We host them as servers in our data center.) Here is what you need to know:

1) The image above is not correct (as of 6/18/10). This mini does not have an optical drive and instead has two hard drives. You can use optical drives of other Macs on your network though.

2) The two drives total 1TB. YOu can use them separate or in RAID configurations. New in this version are the 7200RPM drives (up from 5400 in the last version.

3) Apple now officially supports 8GB of RAM in these minis. Eight GB was unofficially supported in the last version, but did work fine.

4) These minis are quiet, don't get hot, and use hardly any power. Amazing build and design went into this machine.

5) If you buy this mini and want to upgrade the RAM, Apple has made it very easy. Just twist the bottom and put in the RAM. No tools required.

6) This Mac mini comes with an unlimited license of Snow Leopard Server. No yearly seat costs, not license per user. Totally unlimited.

7) The SD card slot can read SDXC. That's not a big deal now,but will definitely be so in the future. That standard can support up to 2TB. So, as that technology comes, this mini will be future proof. (In Theory, this means you could have 3TB of data in this mini. Incredible.)

8) The video card has been upgraded and is a great addition.

9) The power brick is now inside the Mac mini. (It used to be a huge white brick nearly the size of the mini itself.) This is very much welcome.
So overall, great machine. Nice to see the nice new look.

HP EX490 1TB Mediasmart Home Server (Black)

The HP EX490 Media Smart Server is the all-in-one solution to manage your media: a home server that can automatically backup and protect your digital memories, centralize your media and content for sharing with family and friends, and enable you to enjoy your digital media while at home or away. Network-based backup of PCs using Windows Home Server as well as Macs using Apple’s Time Machine. Media streaming of photos, music and videos to PCs, the entertainment center and remote devices including the iPhone. What's in the box: HP EX490 (1TB plus 3 unused expansion bays) MediaSmart Server, Power cord, Ethernet cable, Software installation disc , PC restore disc, Server recovery disc and Setup Poster and HP support guides. One year limited warranty and our dedicated software technical support available from date of purchase both online and by phone.

Price: $439.90

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Does what it says on the tin
I've only been using this server for about 2 weeks so haven't yet delved in to the functionality in too much detail. I decided to go the WHS route instead of RAID based on ease of use. I slotted in an extra drive and had the server up and running quite quickly but then hit a snag on the updates which caused me some headaches. the thing of note here is that the technical support from HP was absolutely outstanding. I was in shock - I hate calling tech support normally but I was passed to three technicians and they were competent and polite. The last guy (the expert on my particular issue) spent 30 mins on the phone whilst we walked through all the steps.

As of now I've got several PC's backing up automatically and 200GB of home videos and MP3's finally stored in a central location and streaming to Xbox360, Logitech squeezebox and other PCs. Next step is to get CC security cameras hooked up to the box.

If you're not technically inclined I'd think carefully before buying this. It covers two basic needs: backup and central storage of media files and you don't really need a WHS to do this. I streamed music and video off an old gateway PC for years and you can use a service like dropbox or sugarsynch to automate backup.

The media collector software is rubbish. It works but is not smooth to use. I'm looking at alternative interfaces.

Overall it does what I want it to do. Oh, and I'm still stunned by the excellent tech support.

Quick Setup.
Working with for close to a month now. Works well in Vista/XP environment. Full disclosure, mostly just used as a file server and backup for PCs.

Owner
I bought this product and filled it with 3 additional 2tb western digitial green hd. Quite, doesn't heat up, runs smoothly. I am getting ready to buy another one.

EX490 Mediasmart
Impressive tool that rounds out the home network nicely. I'm an admitted novice with hardware and I've got a lot to learn, but the server is now backing up all of my files and has assembled all the media into a centralized area. I need to do some more reading to figure out how to make sure all files are shared and accessible from the different portals (media streaming, laptops, PCs, etc.), but the fear of losing 9 years of photos and now home video is fading into the background.

Overall very happy to have it up and running, but the potential of the unit is far from being utilized at this stage.

HP EX490 Home Server
Problems trying to install software on Media Smart Server EX490.

This is turning out to be a nightmare, I have sent messages to HP server technical support twice and they did not respond, If you do not get your part of this corrected ASAP.

In this case once the EX490 come back to you please refund my purchase price ASAP. There are and will be no issues from me doing anything to this piece of trash.

Every time I try to load the software on my home computers. The installation process ask for Windows Home Server password before I have a chance to established one. Is there something that I am missing? If I am unable to create a Window Home Server password. I will not be able to load the software on my five home computers. If this problems is not fixed. I cannot use this sever on my home computers system.

I tried to install Window Media Smart Server software on two different computers. One with Window XP, the other with Window 7. Both home computers gave me the same results.

If by some chance I can't get this resolved ASAP, I will have no choice but to returned this system to the seller.

I find myself unable to get this system to operate properly. I have tried all of my tricks to get the password issues resolved. I got a new 1TB drive but the system would not recognize the drive. In all cases I have not been able to get pass the password issue resolved. HP has a reinstallation process that I found and tried but was unable to get it to work. I may be wrong but I think you need the re installation disk to make this process work. I did not get one with the EX490 that I purchased.

Here is what I want to happen I want to return this system for a new system that I am sure will work. Please send me the authorization so we can come to closure on this issue. The seller did not provide return authorization, he did however send me his address to send the server to. Once that happen he drop from email. I know he got because I got a tracking number and I insured it for our protection. I hope I am wrong about DCQ and HP lack of support.

The seller was unable to help other than direct me to HP and HP pointed me to the seller. I tried all of the ideas in the help information and none worked for me. I am truly dissapointed in both the seller and HP.

Thanks for your not so prompt attention to helping me get this resolved.

External hard drive:Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Complete - Computer Based Training DVD Rom - Learn MS Office Share Point 2007 with 15 Hours of Lessons on CD That Are Well Organized From Basic to Advanced Features. Over 420 SharePoint Features Explained By an Experienced Instructor: Teams, Social Networking, etc... Brush up on Your Computer Software Skills with CBT Training

Computer-Based Training for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007. Over 15 hours of Computer-Based Training for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 for one user. With over 15 hours of instruction, this comprehensive End-User Computer-Based Training Module for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 includes: Step-by-step video instruction led by an experienced SharePoint instructor -- Predefined courses made up of playlists, allowing you to filter for just the information you need -- Search ability -- More than 420 Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Collaboration features explained: -- The CBT includes instruction on the following topics, as well as many others: Introducing SharePoint Basics -- Understanding Document Libraries -- Synchronizing Tasks with Outlook -- Working with Teams -- Adding a Calendar Item -- Adding a Web Part Logo -- Using Social Networking -- Adding Branching Logic -- Exporting Survey Data -- Managing SharePoint Sites -- Requesting Permissions -- Enabling the Tree View -- Personalizing SharePoint -- Sorting and Filtering Views -- Creating an Alert -- Working with Documents -- Checking out a Document -- Enforcing Version Control -- Working with Forms -- Creating a Form Library -- Using a Form Template -- Using My Site for MOSS Collaboration -- Tracking Colleague Information -- Managing Memberships -- Working with Documents Working with Forms Working with Site Templates Managing Records Creating Web Pages Implementing Workflows Using Business Intelligence and much more! The single-user license allows one user to use the CD-ROM.

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Oxo SteeL Pie Server

Rarely have elegance, durability and comfort been combined to such a degree when it comes to kitchen tools. The brushed stainless steel handle is strong and built to last while the trademark flexible fins make using this server a pleasure. A flexible steel head with serration on both sides will make cutting and serving pies, quiches and more, nice and easy.

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Fallen in Love w OXO
I have officially fallen in love with all things OxO! This pie server has serated edges on the top two sides to help with cutting (you can't really identify this by the picture) and the grip is just like the lasagna turner grip, sturdy amd beefy and perfect for handling. I'm very excited to try and use it soon!

Does what it's supposed to!
The item does what it's supposed to. It seems very well constructed and is a more sturdy piece than many others. Highly recommended!

Looks nice, inexpensive, and it works
What can I say, the handle is comfortable, it is a handsome server, and it doesn't cost much. I haven't tried the serrated edges yet, but they will likely come in handy for a tough crust. If you need a pie server and this is the look you are after, just buy it.

Perfect for pies!
I got this for my mother in law and she loves it. I have also used this whenever I visit and it's wide enough for a good sized slice-dieters beware! ;) The serrated edges help you get through thick crusts. The rubber handle gives it a nice touch. I recently added it to my wishlist so I can get one too!

not flexible
I purchased this product with the assumption that the blade was flexible as the description says. However, i was quite disappointed to find that the blade barely bent under pressure from my hand and was not nearly flexible enough to gently slide under the first piece of pie. RSVP makes a much better flexible pie server.

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Scythe Kaze Server 5.25" 4 Channel Fan Controller / Temp Display - Black (KS01-BK)

Precious aluminum design: High-quality materials were used when producing the Kaze Server. The front consists of brushed aluminum and accentuates the illuminated LCD display in an optimal way. Fan control and temperature monitoring: With the Kaze Server, four fans can be controlled independently, and four temperatures (in either ° C or °F) can be monitored. In addition to manually control the fan speed on four knobs, the Kaze Server Fan controller allows a fully automated and a semi-automatic operation mode. AUTO mode: Kaze Server switches off the fan, when the real temperature is much lower than the self-defined temperature. SEMI mode: In addition to AUTO mode, a minimal rpm of the fan can be defined together with the self-defined temperature. An integrated acoustic alarm function (which can be deactivated by a jumper) warns the user from overheating and failure of a fan. Wide range of fan controller: The fan voltage can be independently controlled from 3.7 - 12 V, in addition, the fan can be switched off completely which allows the user to choose between high and ultra-cooling operation.

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Not Good
If all you really want is to see how fast your fans are moving...this is the product. But if you want to monitor the temperature of a particular device, control the fans, or if you are new to building systems...this NOT the product.
First, the instructions are poorly written...and the pictures leave room for error. Oh, and if you have a tool-less case this product is short [so you'll have to screw it in on one side and hope for the best], even though this product states it fits into a spare 5.25" bay. Second, the installation took about an hour due to the fact the pictures of the temperature connections do NOT correspond to the ACTUAL layout of the circuit board. Also, if you have large hands, connecting the temp leads will be a nightmare! Then the "heat resistant" tape that is provided for the thermometers/recoding end of temperature leads does not work...it comes off and the thermometer is dangling in your case which defeats the purpose of monitoring a specific device. And lastly, the knobs to control the fans do NOT work...this may be due to the fact I can't push too hard for fear of the product being pushed into the case due to it not being secured in the bay.

On the positive side: this product matches the beauty of my case and the data is easy to read...BUT, do not purchase this product if you want a real fan controller rather than a simple monitor. It may look good, and the specs may sound ideal, it just doesn't work as the packaging or Scythe Kaze Server "advertise". This was truly money wasted!

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management and Administration

If you need to deploy, manage, or secure Microsoft SQL Server 2008, this is the complete, fast-paced, task-based reference you’ve been searching for. Authored by a world-class expert on SQL Server in the enterprise, this book goes far beyond the basics, taking on the complex tasks that DBAs need to make the most of Microsoft’s flagship database platform. SQL Server MVP, Ross Mistry presents proven techniques for SQL Server 2008 installation, upgrades, backup/restore, data transfer, indexing, high availability, security, and much more. He draws on extensive testing in high-profile production environments to offer step-by-step solutions and powerful tips you won’t find anywhere else. Every chapter begins with a section identifying SQL Server 2008’s most significant new improvements, and concludes with a convenient summary of best practices. Each chapter also outlines the benefits of leveraging Windows Server 2008. Understand how to: Master DBA tips, tricks, and best practices proven in actual enterprise environments Install, upgrade or transition to SQL Server 2008. Harden and Secure an implementation. Encrypt SQL Server from an end-to-end perspective. Implement high availability–and leverage SQL Server 2008’s major improvements to failover clustering and database mirroring Save time with SQL Server 2008’s new policy-based management tools Performance tune and troubleshoot a SQL Server 2008 environment. Optimize application performance and manage workloads with the powerful new Resource Governor Implement Performance Studio, maintenance plans, Transparent Data Encryption and much more…Bonus Content: The book is based on Windows Server 2008 Step by step instructions of how to implement a failover cluster on Windows Server 2008 SQL Server PoweShell Administration Tasks Consolidate and virtualize SQL Server with Hyper-V Step by step instructions on how to install Hyper-V Proactively Monitor SQL Server with Operations Manager Install Windows Server 2008 certificates to encrypt SQL Server dataContributing Writers include: Hilary Cotter — SQL Server MVP John Welch — SQL Server MVP Marco Shaw — PowerShell MVP Maciej Pilecki — SQL Server MVP Shirmattie Seenarine — Technical Writer

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Good book for DBA
This book is one of the best. It covers all grounds. Just what a DBA need. This is not a beginner's book. Prior knowlege with DBA work would certainly help.

I strongly recommend it.

Mediocre book
This book did not add any practical knowledge or techniques at least to me.
For the most part it re-prints books on line general parts.
I did not find any good book for sql 2008 yet. SQL Server Unleashed for 2005 is a good one.

A Rich All-In-One SQL Server Book
I think this book is one of the better all-in-one SQL Server 2008 books in the market right now. It's covering almost all administration areas with sufficient content. It's as deep as a 820 page book can get. If you are a senior DBA, this book should be accompanied by other books on specific ares like clustering, internals etc. I found "Best Practices" sections, at the end of each chapter, useful. The bonus HyperV chapter could be thicker, though.

An Incomplete Reference
Every chapter I read in this book raises more questions. This book is vague and incomplete in every respect. Not at the same level of excellence as SQL Server 2005 Unleashed or even the books online included with SQL 2008. This book leaves out a lot of important details for administrators planning a SQL 2008 deployment. The differences between Standard and Enterprise editions are outlined in a short, vague paragraph in the introductory chapter. From there on out the book refers to the Enterprise feature set without ever indicating that a given feature is only available in Enterprise. Policy Based Management? There is an embarrassment of a chapter which says click here then there to create a policy but not even a single word is said about the actual real world configuration options available via Policy Based Management. It's like explaining Moby Dick by telling you how to turn the pages of the book and never mentioning the whale. Surface Area Tool no longer exists and they don't explain how to perform equivalent the configuration using the new Policy tools. I was hoping for a resource to help me feel more confident about SQL 2008 but this isn't it.

Favorite Book of My Shelf - A Great Concise Book for All DBAs - Review by Founder of SQLAuthority.com
Short Summary:
SQL SERVER 2008 is a trusted database platform that provides organizations a competitive edge by allowing them to obtain faster results and thus make improved business decisions. This book covers all the topics that can make Database Administrators efficient and successful.

Detail summary:

This information-rich book aims to enhance the experience of professionals working with SQL Server. It covers a wide array of topics and modules of the SQL Server 2008, for instance, database engine, Analysis Services, Integration Services, replication, Reporting Services, Notification Services, services broker, and full text search. The book provides elaborated guidance on management, administration, and monitoring. Besides, new features such as Policy-Based Management, Compressed Backup, and Fail-over Clustered are covered in depth. The book even has a few chapters dedicated to some of the newly introduced concepts including Powershell, Resource Governor, and Virtualization.

The latest version of SQL Server 2008 is a significant improvement on the previous version. People who have purchased the previous version know that it contains only 300 pages and does not provide comprehensive information. I had criticized the author Ross Mistry for the same. The author took my criticism positively and promised me that the next version of the book will be complete. I am extremely glad that the latest version lives up to my expectations! It is a complete book with over 850 pages and covers every topic related to SQL Server under the sun. So, there is no need to refer anything online. Not to forget that there is an online version this book available for free.

The latest edition of SQL Server 2008 includes some of the great features from the previous edition apart from the various new features to improve a DBA's life. The later chapters of the book focus on some interesting and practical information on improving your efficiency, the scale of your server, and performance. It contains some key new features that will help you manage multiple servers at one time using Policy-Based Management, scale your I/O load using compression, and collect valuable information about your environment using data collectors. This information will certainly make a huge positive difference in your experience of working with SQL Server.

This book assumes that the reader has no experience with installing SQL Server 2008, so it starts with explanation of the basic installation and setup methods and then provides further information. One thing I really appreciate about this book is that it focuses on day-to-day administration, best practices, and industry case scenarios, which is relevant for all SQL Server users. Another attractive fact about this book is that all the topics and examples are based on the new features and functionalities.

One of the most interesting chapters I found in this book is chapter 21 - Consolidating and Vitalizing SQL Server 2008 with Hyper-V. I have not seen any other author presenting this concept in such a simple way. I think the author has done great job in organizing the ideas in a coherent manner. I recommend this useful book to everyone; in particular those interested in learning SQL Server 2008 should start with this book.

Every chapter of the book ends with Best Practices related to that chapter. Let us go over few of them.

"All database users belong to the public database role by default. Avoid using the public database role when assigning permissions unless absolutely necessary."

"Make your key index as narrow as possible - preferably an integer column with nonclustered index on it. "

Rating: 5 Stars

In summary, this is a great concise book for all DBAs. They should definitely adorn their desk with this book for frequent reference, as I have done mine.

Pinal Dave
Founder - blog.SQLAuthority.com

Windows Home Server For Dummies

If you work in an office, you probably don’t lose much sleep worrying about whether your files are safe if your PC melts down. Company IT departments handle those things for business networks. But how about all those precious photos, address lists, the family genealogy, and everything else that lives on your home network? Windows Home Server can save the day if one of your personal PCs hiccups, and Windows Home Server For Dummies serves up all the stuff you need to know to put it to work. Forget everything you’ve heard about previous versions of Windows Server; this all-new variation has been designed for people who don’t wear white lab coats or pocket protectors. Woody Leonhard has tested it and it passed with flying colors. If you have a home or small business network, this book shows you how Windows Home Server helps you Share files among all the PCs in your home Access your files from anywhere Make regular backups automatically Store files securely Play music, TV shows, or movies on your Xbox Share multimedia across your network Keep your virus protection and system upgrades up to date Get regular reports on the overall health of your network Windows Home Server For Dummies provides sage advice on choosing a version of Windows Home Server, installing it, setting up users and passwords, using remote access, scheduling automatic scans and backups, and having fun with multimedia. Trust Woody— you’ll sleep better.

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Great resource
This book is well written, with humorous comments interspersed, so it is about as entertaining as a computer manual can be, while remaining very informative. Windows Home Server is covered very thoroughly, from purchase considerations to post-setup maintenance, troubleshooting, and tips and tricks. This is an excellent reference that is also actually readable.

Home Server for Home User
This book tends to fill in the holes left by more 'in depth' and highly technical books on the market. It explains some of the processes much more simply, not making the assumptions that the reader is a computer geek. It is very readable and does cover all the areas that a typical home user would need to know.

Makes Windows Home Server even easier!
This is a great reference for the beginner and even novice Home Server users. It is laid out in an easy to read/understand fashion by professionals working in the industry. Windows Home Server is definitely different than the other Server based OS's on the market, so even if you are familiar with other server software this manual helps to educate on Windows Home Server.

Get the book, Read the book, buy yourself a Home Server and back your data up confidently! The world is moving quickly towards media streaming, Windows Home Server is a great place to keep everything centralized on your network! Another home run by Woody!

Useful information
I enjoyed the "war stories" insights from an obviously proficient author. Using his advice, my WHS system is happily backing up my home computers and storing my important files. The book is a good value to get maximum benefit from WHS.

Not Worth One Star
SAVE YOUR MONEY, The print in this book is vary vary small and illustrations are not readable how anyone can give this book more then one star is beyond me. YOU NEED SUPER 20 20 vistion to read this POOR Quility Prented Book!!

TRENDnet 1-Port Parallel Print Server TE100-P1P (Blue)

The 10/100Mbps Parallel Print Server is designed to transform vitually any conventional stand-alone networkable parallel port printer into a shared resource on your network. Compact in design, but packed with features the TE100-P1P is the most cost effective way to add a parallel printer anywhere on your network!

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Cheaply Bring New Life to Old Printers
I'm incredibly pleased with this little device which has added years to the life of my never-say-die NEC SuperScript 870 printer and the years' worth of toner I had stocked for it. Parallel port, non-networking dinosaurs become 25th century androids again, and considering how printers these days are almost as disposable as their ink cartridges, that's a good thing.

As others reported, installation was pretty quick, although you definitely must use the disc included for this task. It will find many legacy printers to suggest drivers for, but if one does not specifically exist for your printer on your operating system, it won't work. I had to cobble together a driver using some advice on a board for my Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, and found that once again, you must add the printer using the included disk rather that just Windows wizards.

It requires a power source. I wish this were dual voltage (120V only) since I move overseas regularly, but that's picking nits. It's also a bit odd that it doesn't show up on my router as network item, but as long as my computers see it as a printer option, I'm satisfied.

As advertised
Out of the box and plugged in I was able to send data to an embossed card printer (clinical application) to emulate the existing, but failing, unit. Worked like a charm.

It works!
I have an older laser printer (NEC Superscript 870) which has been bulletproof for many years, but it only has a parallel port. I had connected to it prior via another parallel port print server device (D-Link DP-301P+), but it was behaving erratically in recent months. I don't normally buy TrendNet products but wanted to give this unit a try since the price was comparable and the other reviews seemed positive. It installs very much the same as the D-Link, and one needs to create a TCP/IP port on their Win machine in the same way. It has worked flawlessly for the few weeks I've had it. It does take some minor geekness to get it fully up and running, but if you follow the directions carefully you should be good to go. I am now again printing to my undying laser printer over my house network with both Windows and Apple machines.

Good product, but tight fit for some
This product works great and installs pretty easily. The only problem I had was clearance issues. There was not enough room around my parallel plug-in for the bulk case to fit. TRENDnet really should have given it a 1" extention at the plug to increase the fit potential. I suspect that the wireless version has the same issue (the body looks identical in the pictures, except for the antenna). If your printer is like mine, you will need a Cables To Go 02677 Centronics 36 Male/Female Extension Cable (under $10) to make it work.

Works well for Mac but requires cutting of HP 6P plastic case
I am using this with an HP Laserjet 6P with postscript with both Mac (10.5 and 10.6) and Windows (XP and 7). I had to cut out part of the back of my HP 6P printer to get it to fit (open up the connector section). Even with the cutout, there is a metal piece of the printer that creates a tight fit - but it does fit. That said, it works very well after installation and IP address settings change. Thanks to other reviewer that pointed out the odd IP address that is the default.
I recommend this product, with the caveat that some modifications to the case are required.

Sql Server Magazine

SQL Server Magazine is your source for the latest SQL news, updates, and product information. It offers you unrestricted access to thousands of helpful articles. most with screen shots and coding samples. Real answers that make a difference and help you succeed!

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SQL Server Magazine
I have paid for my magazine on June 6. It is July 19 and i still don't have at least one magazine sent to my home.

An okay magazine, but a little scattered
I no longer subscribe to this magazine. It was good for a while (while I was a DBA), but as a developer, there is not much applicable information.

A majority of the content is geared toward database administration, even though development is a just as critical when implementing databases. Since database job roles are generally pretty segmented (administrator vs. developer), at least in larger corporate environments, this magazine would better serve its subscriber base by splitting it into two magazine more specialized content for these roles.

In lieu of receiving this anymore, I now rely on the SQL Server Books Online (BOL), the online MSDN Library (free), and The Guru's Guide to Transact-SQL. (That book was written in 2000, and it is still just as relevant today, even on SQL Server 2005.)

Not worth it
Very thin, in terms of # of pages, and content. There are a lot of no-cost options on-line that have better information.

Smartstor NS4600 Raid 5 Nas/media Server

Promise SmartStor NS4600 Network Storage Server Intel 600 MHz ( -RJ-45 Network, Type A USB, eSATA

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I recently updated the infrstructure in my house to structured wiring and wanted to have one cental place to store all of my data. (The thought is, if I drop my laptop, or my desktop crashes - my data is still safe) I knew I wanted RAID 5 and that it needed to be networked. I searched the web and did my research and ended up on this device. I knew I would be using the DLNA functionality to stream video to all of my TVs and devices - so that was a must.
That is the most disappointing part of this whole setup. I called Promise Support which as almost non-existant. They say that it "Conforms to DLNA standards" and that's it. I DID figue out that the files are listed in the way they are copied to the machine. So if you do a bulk copy files won't be alphabetical. I sorted my videos into folders by name. So all movies that start with A are now in the A folder. Not as much fun for browsing, but at least you can find what you want.
There have been lots of reviews all over the web of people complaining about how it stores data. You MUST understand RAID levels before you make your purchase. If you trying to set up a NAS on the cheap, this is not the device for you. If you are trying to do it properly, then buy 4 (SAME MODEL) drives and set up RAID 5.
Also - before you buy, go to the promise site and double check the drives you want to put in it are on the compatible list.
In the end, it is fast and robust. I bought it to solve several needs, and it fills all of them EXCEPT DLNA.
I gave it 3 stars because Promise Support is basically non-existant.
Buyer Beware, but it CAN be a great box.

Look Elsewhere
After researching multiple DLNA NASs and reading reviews from Gizmodo, Cnet and others, I was thrilled to purchase the NS4600. Streaming iTunes, Time Machine support, RAID 5 and DLNA support to stream to my PS3. Sounds great.

Unfortunately the NS4600 has been a complete disappointment, and to make matters worse, Promise Support support is essentially non-existent. As the firmware for my device has been "upgraded," many functions have ceased working properly, most notably the DLNA server.

Now when I go to watch a video, all my files are sorted in a completely random fashion, making it near impossible to find what I am looking for. TV episodes, for instance, that are all named with the episode number to start (eg 01, 02, 03...) are in complete disarray (eg 04, 11, 02, 18). Additionally, besides not listing in alphabetical order (or any discernible order, for that matter), some of my video files are listed by titles found in AVI tags. The software does not offer any way to change the tags that it uses for listing, and yet it insists on using them. What if a tag in a video is wrong? Who would want files listed solely by criteria cannot be changed?
Meanwhile, the built-in way to browse files is beyond stupid. The two options are either Format or Resolution, both of which are completely undesirable. People do not want to search through videos on a media server by resolution or media type. In fact, most people in my household don't even understand resolution or media types, let alone care. Why would anyone sitting in front of a media player (in this case, a TV) care to browse through AVIs versus MPEGs? I just want to watch Futurama, for crying out loud.

To solve this I have tried contacting Promise over 5 times, only to get flippant answers that don't actually address any of the problems. Only one person ever had an actual suggestion for a solution, but of course it didn't work. As it is, I'm stuck with this piece of junk and will never deal with Promise again.

The only positive thing about this experience is that I am an IT director for a school and have been considering Promise RAIDs for an XSan. Lesson learned and we're looking at other vendors. Funny how a poor support of a $400 NAS can cost a company over $100,000 down the road.

Take my advice and look elsewhere!

Don't do it!
I've struggled with this device for almost 6 months; hoping that software updates would fix the problems. Here is a list of the issues I've had to date with the Promise NS4600:

-It freezes for no apparent reason. I can ping it but that's it. The web configuration page doesn't respond, none of the protocols respond and the power button does nothing. In fact, the power button, which is on the back of the unit, seems to do nothing what-so-ever. The only way to get access to my files at this point is to unplug it. When it comes back up it usually loses a drive and rebuilds the raid array.

-Read-only files/lack of permissions. Occasionally, files or entire directories will be inaccessible. Usually, a reboot will fix this but I have 2 files I've never been able to access.

-Protocol won't start. Each sharing protocol has its own plug-in. At the moment, the Microsoft protocol won't start no matter what. Then I can't access my files directly. It's terribly frustrating. I haven't found a fix this time.

These problems are in additiona to those already mentioned in the other reviews. I can not recommend this product.

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT
I'm not kidding. First it wiped out all my data. I called Promise support and they said "Oh you only have two drives" you need at least 3 to protect your data. So stupidly I believed them and added a third drive. TEN DAYS to migrate to raid 5, but whatever, I was protected. NOPE. Lost all my data again. Get this, when I called them they said I should have had my data backed up, 6TB of data, where do you back that up?? Isn't that the point of a RAID? Here is what they said, I could have backed up to another RAID. I assume they meant to a different manufacturers product as theirs is a piece of CRAP. Unless you are looking for a product to help you get ridden of sensitive irreplaceable data DO USE THIS PRODUCT. All that said, it is made of cheap plastic with a cheap laptop power supply underneath. I'm kid you not, you turn if over and it is kind of in an opening in the bottom. You were warned if you buy this piece of JUNK and lose your data.

On a positive note Amazon stepped up with NO problems and accepted a return on the product. I hope their warehouse doesn't fill up with piles of these pieces of junk after Promise goes out of business from the class action suits.

This product needs serious improvement for OSX
1.11.10 - I'm a professional videographer, and I haven't been able to back up any of my projects yet. After several hours of data transfer the NS4600 drops off the network. My PS3 can't find the DLNA server. I'm about to call support and will hopefully change this review.

1.11.10 - Just got off the phone with Support, very helpful, so far seeing improvement. I'll try a 500GB transfer tonight.

1.20.10 - I've got media backed up, so my main use of this is working, however Time Machine -Fail. DLNA w/ my PS3 - Fail. Support told me a firmware update is on the way.

2.28.10 - There seems to be a new SmartNavi software release for Windows, not yet for OSX. I'm still waiting to use some features. I Should have sent it back.

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