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    Some drives not recognized by DrivePool

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    That's definitely not a normal thing.

    If all the disks were definitely basic, NTFS disks, that shouldn't happen.

     

    I use HyperV for testing, and have a bunch of different VMs with DrivePool and haven't seen that.

    What virtualization software are you using?

     

     

    Also, since I'm assuming your using DrivePool 2.x, could you do this:

    http://wiki.covecube.com/StableBit_DrivePool_2.x_Error_Reports

    And submit the error to http://stablebit.com/Contact/

    W2012SE Duplication

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    Posted

    The link under Server Folder tasks is what you want to use. Load that up, and you should get the UI. From there, once the pool is created, there should be a "Pool Options ^ " button under the pie chart of the pool. The duplciation options will be under the "File Protection" section.

     

    Alternatively, you could install DrivePool on another computer, and use remote management to control the Pool (after you've activated the trial or your license). And then check the same option

    Calculating...

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    You should definitely upgrade to build 320. There is an issue with 312 (an issue with a new feature).

     

     

    And glad to hear that you are very happy. That's what we like to hear.

    asks to migrate license, but issue goes away after Restart?

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    Thanks.

     

    That's kind of a weird issue. If i had to guess, I'd say it's a communication issue between the service and the UI (or an issue with the service), due to the sleep mode.

    Restarting the StableBit Scanner Service may be enough to clear that as well.

     

     

    Also, the most recent version of Scanner is 2.4.0.2928 (for Windows 7) and 2.4.0.2929 (for WHS2011).

    If you could see about updating, and see if that fixes the issue.

     

    As for seeing what exactly is causing the issue, could you use http://stablebit.com/Contact and attach the "C:\ProgramData\StableBit Scanner\Service\ErrorReports" folder (add it to a zipped folder) to the ticket you submit?

    Scanner Scheduling?

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    Posted

    Joe,  

     

    I was just reminded/remembered:

    Scanner has the option to create a file while it's actively scanning. It's made for stuff like LightsOut.  Enable the setting, and enable the option in LightsOut, and it should prevent the server from sleeping while it is actively scanned. Works great for "in the mean while", but it sounds like you really want to have more control than just that.

     

    http://wiki.covecube.com/StableBit_Scanner_Advanced_Settings

    And the setting is "Scanner_RunningFile"

     

     

    Regards

    Scanner Scheduling?

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    Well, I would recommend disabling the "disks on the same controller" part. That, and you can change the sensitivity threshold for the disks. I think you should at least change that and see how it affects the system as well.

     

     

    As for the command line, doesn't exist (yet). I've forwarded the idea to alex,  because it a good idea, and shouldn't be too difficult to implement.

    Windows Server 2012 essentials backups won't work in pool

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    Well, it got farther, at least.

     

    As much as I hate to say it, I still think it may be a good idea to "reset" the backups, and start from scratch (worst case, make an "old" folder in the Client Backup Database folder, move the existing files into that, reboot the server, and try running backups).

     

    That, or... I think I've already asked for these:

    http://wiki.covecube.com/StableBit_DrivePool_2.x_Log_Collection

    Testing Out DrivePool

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    Posted

    Yup. Well, $9.95 specifically but close enough to $10.

    Also, this discount is good for up to 10 additional licenses (past the first one). Of either DrivePool or Scanner (or any combination of the two)

    Cant rename or delete directory

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    Gestrella,

     

    It sounds like the file is being locked, and not released properly. I'm not 100% sure. 

    But what I do know is that we recently changed the file locking/caching mechanism, so that may be the issue.

    So if you could this:

    http://wiki.covecube.com/StableBit_DrivePool_2.x_Log_Collection

    This gets a low level log of the IO operations and should help figure out why this is happening.

    (Enable the setting described, duplicate the error, check for the "C:\ProgramData\StableBit DrivePool\Service\Logs\CoveFS" folder. If that exists, upload the entire "Service" folder in the box.net widget on the linked page).

    Scanner Scheduling?

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    Also, if you don't mind the performance hit, you could disable the "Do not interfere with disk activity" option. Also, you may definitely want to disable the "Do not interfere with other disks on the same controller" option.

     

    You may take a performance hit for doing so, but it would make sure everything got scanned.

    Scanner Scheduling?

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    Joe,

     

    There should be an option in Scanner to "wake for scan". Though, that may not work with Hibernate, depending.

     

    However, could you not use LightsOut to schedule the server to wake up for an extended period, to make sure scanner is run

     

    However, scheduling on a specific date (or maybe even adding a command line util to initiate a scan) is a good idea.

    DrivePool 2.x Beta just as stable as 1.3.x?

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    Posted

    DrivePool 2.x is defintely still in beta, and we've definitely had a few hiccups recently.  So if your data is critical, I wouldn't recommend using it.

     

    That said, we consider any data corruption issues extremely critical, and try to prevent those. As well as any other serious issues. We try to fix them as soon as possible, when they sneak out.

    As for a timeline, no there isn't one. Alex is working hard to get to that point, but we'd rather not create a timeline. Because things happen, and they're rarely actually met. We'd rather take our time and release a fully stable product, than rush it to make the timeline. Or disappoint people with repeatedly missed dates.

     

     

    But if you are willing to use a mostly stable product, and are willing to deal with an occasional issue, then by all means. 

    I use DrivePool 2.x in my production machine, with very few issues.

    Background Service not starting after upgrade

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    Posted

    I have already answered this for you. But so others can see it, and to make sure you do as well:

     

    Assuming the service is there (in services.msc), try resetting the settings for Scanner:

    http://wiki.covecube.com/StableBit_Scanner_Q4200749

    After doing that, reboot the server.

     

    If that doesn't help, then try this:

    http://wiki.covecube.com/StableBit_Scanner_Q8964978

    And after doing that, reboot, and then try installing the Add-In again.

     

    If those don't help, let us know right away

    First OFF TOPIC! New competition is coming to Town!

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    Posted

    Yeah, that video definitely looks great.

     

    Though there is one issue I have with it.... I use Server 2012 Essentials (transitioned to Standard... :P), but I exclusively access the server via the dashboard. I do have Advanced Admin Console installed, but I avoid using it. I prefer to be able to use the dashboard for everything. And for the most part, I can.  I've noticed that a few explorer "shell extensions" (such as how PoolHD UI works) don't play well with AAC/dashboard.  I'm wondering how it will deal with that.

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