Windows 10 Anniversary Update and Long File Paths
Microsoft has finally, in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, "fixed" the limitation of 260 characters for the file path Before i enable this does StableBit already support this or perhaps will in the...
View ArticleWindows 10 Recycle bin
Was wondering how Drivepool deals with the Recycle Bin - having just created a pool of 16TB - windows decided it needed a 800gb+ recycle bin! My question is how is the bin distributed across the pool...
View ArticleOrphaned poolparts on a cloud drive volume
A strange thing happened to my Drivepool. One of the cloud drives I was using fell out of the Drivepool somehow. I noticed it was missing after a reboot. The drive was sitting in the "Non-Pooled"...
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One HDD in the pool shows only "other" files...
Hi, So here's the situation. I used to have Drivepool on a HP Proliant Microserver n40l with windows 8.1 as an additional backup destination. Then one of the disks dropped out of the pool and I...
View ArticleSnapraid functionality in Drivepool.
I propose that the developers should seriously think about adding Snapraid like functionality in Drivepool, its a great combination along with the duplication feature of Drivepool, those two features,...
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Backing up with 2012R2 Essentials
Sorry to resurrect an old discussion - I got this in a forum post from 2 years ago where Christopher was answering a question about why Server 2012 R2 Essentials fails during a back up:...
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Migration to Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials - some troubles
Hi, today I made migration of home server from WHS2011 to 2012 R2 Essentials. Same server, same hardware, only new system ssd instead of old 5400 RPM hdd. Regarding earlier posts of this forum...
View ArticleRecreating Drivepool After Drive failure
So here is my scenario. I have a drivepool setup with 5 data drives pooled together. My intention was to not use the scanner / drivepool evacuation feature, as I run snapraid daily. But, I must not...
View ArticleRecreating Drivepool After Drive failure
So here is my scenario. I have a drivepool setup with 5 data drives pooled together. My intention was to not use the scanner / drivepool evacuation feature, as I run snapraid daily. But, I must not...
View ArticleManaging Other Servers with Drivepool Installed
I have WSE 2012 R2 on my primary server box now running as the DC, though I haven't added any clients yet and has DP installed. Plus, I have another server box that also has DP installed as well,...
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Macrium Reflect Reporting Out of Disk Space Mid-Way Through Backup
Hey all! I'm still on my trial of DrivePool but am overall liking it quite a bit. However, I've run into one major problem I don't know how to solve and I'm hoping someone here knows a solution. I...
View ArticleReloading server
*sigh* it seems my server has an issue beyond my ability to fix. Well beyond me wanting to invest the time to fix it when I know a reload will make it all shiny again. With that said how do I...
View ArticleDrivepool issue with rclone
I've been using rclone lately to sync files up to my Amazon cloud drive. It is basically rsync for cloud storage. It is an amazing tool. However, I have been unable to sync files from my drivepool...
View ArticleSSD Optimizer - Completely nonfunctional. Help?
I'm hoping someone can point out WTF it is that I'm doing wrong (if anything) when configuring DrivePool to use the SSD Optimizer. Here's my scenario: - Five physical drives, all HDD's, 1x4TB, 1x8TB,...
View ArticlePerformance-Based Balancer?
Hey guys, So, first of all, let me say that I've been using the stablebit products for a month or so now, and I love them. You do phenomenal work, and I'm very impressed. Kudos. What I'm wondering...
View ArticleDoes Windows 10 support automatically mean Windows Server 2016 support?
With Windows Server 2016 RTM right around the corner, I am re-evaluating my server software and looking to upgrade whenever possible. Do the improvements in DrivePool to support Windows 10 extend...
View ArticleSSD Optimizer Settings lost
Hello, I am having trouble with the SSD optimizer not persisting settings after reboot. The drive I mark as SSD and the balance settings are back to default after reboot. Drivepool 2.2.0.685, SDD...
View ArticleCan I remove the drive letters from pooled member drives?
I have a 4-bay drive enclosure containing 4 drives, and I added all 4 to a new storage pool. So far, so good. The pool is currently duplicating. Windows Explorer shows the 4 member drives and the new...
View ArticleSuccessful setup! I'm really liking this.
I used to have an HP MediaSmart Home Server and I absolutely LOVED that you could add and remove drives as needed, and it would automatically handle balancing and selective folder duplication. Well,...
View ArticleFeature Requests - Are you up for some suggestions?
Chris unless i have missed it where do we send feature requests/suggestions/ideas/mad ideas/wishlists/parallel universe ideas/ etc There does not appear to be a sub forum for them
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