September 2011
3 posts
HP ProLiant MicroServer Pt2
So I finally have the micro server up and running.
Only a few points of note: I have installed the “OS” drive in optical disk drive bay without a hitch. There are screws hard disk screws and tool for installation on the inside of the server door! I spent ages looking around in my toolbox for these until I realised that they were provided. I am running Windows Home Server 2011 for...
HP ProLiant MicroServer
I was recently looking for a NAS when a friend recommend that I consider a HP ProLiant MicroServer. Considering that I could get one of these for about $220 AUD, it’s lower power, 4 Bay and more configurable than an out of the box NAS - for me it ended up being a no-brainer. If you’re not really a tinkerer - then it’s probably not for you. I also invested in 2x4GB sticks of RAM...
Between jobs
So I am between jobs. Admittedly, I only finished my last gig on Friday and am starting a new gig on Monday. Technically a weekend is still between.
What is significant about this new job is that it’s a 15minute cycle away. Goodbye Sydney cbd commute - hello North Ryde technology park!
Now I just need to make sure that I make use of the extra 2 hours that I will gain each day! I wonder...