[dba-Tech] Home Server Trouble

I had rebooted it a few times so no such luck.

The error code indicated.... nothing actually, So I resorted to the
"Server Recovery" CD and that has got me going again. Basically
reinstalled Windows Server. All the data appears to be there but I had
to re enter all the users and it doesn't seem to recognize any of my
systems anymore so I've had to uninstall and reinstall the client
software on - well only on my main system and my laptop so far. Still
have Marty's laptops - old and new - and my old desktop and the home
Theater PC to do that on.

I did configure the remote access this time which I had not the first
time so maybe I will make some use of that and there will be a benefit
to the exercise.

GK

On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 12:16 AM, John Bartow <john at winhaven.net> wrote:
> Hey Gary,
> If it's anything like my Acer WHS you can just push the power button and it
> will recycle and the red light will be gone. Red light for means it needs to
> be rebooted because of an update.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gary Kjos
> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:06 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: [dba-Tech] Home Server Trouble
>
> Not looking for help here so much as just whining.
>
> My HP Mediasmart server running Windows Home Server is not working.
> It's headless - no monitor, keyboard or CD/DVD drive on it and it
> won't allow me to bring up the Server Console from my main machine. It
> has a RED status indicator.  I first noticed that red indicator last
> night just before i went to bed and I rather than investigate it then
> I decided to give it until morning to try and resolve it itselt.
> Really didn't expect that to happen. This morning it was still that
> way and I did a search of the HP support info when I got to the office
> and it has instructed me to push a paper clip into a hole on the front
> of the box and read the codes. Most of the codes indicate I will need
> to "Contact HP Support" so it's not looking good.
>
> I've had it for two years I think and really haven't had any previous
> issues with it. It's been faithfully backing up all my systems nightly
> during that time. I've restored an entire drive and some selected
> files from those backups.
>
> Just kind of freaking that I can't log into it. Kind of a helpless feeling.
>
> But since I'm not in a spot that any of my other systems are failing
> right now I guess the timing is as good as any. Now that statement
> will put the pressure on for getting it up and running again.
>
> Something else to play with I guess. Not a problem but an opportunity.
>
> --
> Gary Kjos
> garykjos at gmail.com
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