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1  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Mining (Altcoins) / Re: [Mining OS] Interest in Windows based mining management? on: January 29, 2018, 01:43:13 AM
Driver support will be an issue, but it can be worked through.
2  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Mining (Altcoins) / Re: [Mining OS] Interest in Windows based mining management? on: January 29, 2018, 12:36:52 AM
This is an imaging process, as well as a management framework. It is also deployable over the network. It does not use a golden image, it is a dynamic deployment.
3  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Mining (Altcoins) / Re: [Mining OS] Interest in Windows based mining management? on: January 29, 2018, 12:19:18 AM
I have not tested the new drivers, I have been busy coding and testing my product. But drivers can be up to the user, so if they are not needed because of a better driver is released, then that can replace the blockchain driver.

Anyone can install Windows, true. But if you have 50 + boxes, and they have to built by hand, then that process sucks. Or if you have a life and want to do something besides install Windows. This does it for you, the same product, every time, without variation. The same thing if something happens to your rigs. You don't fix them, you reload them. Commodity software processes.

So include what kind of monitoring you would like to see in the product as well.
4  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Mining (Altcoins) / Re: [Mining OS] Interest in Windows based mining management? on: January 28, 2018, 11:27:54 PM
Hello, here are a few answers to your questions:

"Also, I'm assuming by provisioning, you mean that the Windows 10 OS already has to exist, right?"

-No, it does not. It overwrites data and reinstalls Windows clean on bare metal, with blockchain drivers, apps, and miners ready to go.

What about drivers, C++ redistributables?  What about power settings, turning off Windows Updates, etc?
-Drivers can be installed on a as needed system, as well as any C++ or any applications as needed. Think of the mining rigs as hands off, purpose based machines as possible. Power settings can be managed, as well as Windows Updates.

Ah, so this is looking to be AMD only, it appears.
-For now, if there is interest, Nvidia support will come sooner than later.

Yes, it is PowerShell based. Monitoring can be added in the future. A method to control the miners on the different rigs is one of the cornerstones, along with deployment. There will be a charge, although I have not figured out what yet.






5  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Mining (Altcoins) / [Mining OS] Interest in Windows based mining management? on: January 28, 2018, 04:16:07 PM
Hello, just checking to see if there is any interested in a project I am working on. It is a Windows based mining system that allows you to target multiple mining rigs to manage them without the need to ever log on to them. The target audience would be anyone with more than 5+ or so mining rigs or those who are more comfortable using Windows 10 versus Linux based operating systems. The project is very alpha at this point, but I am using it to control my mining from a central management point. Also, this system allows you to provision a mining rig automatically start to finish, from damaged/corrupt install to completely provisioned OS that is mining without touching the system or being on site. I also have a system that can flash the BIOS of your card automatically during provisioning to some preset standards, but that is down the road some and definitely use at your own risk.

Some benefits
-Should be able to manage 1000+ miners without issue
-Totally automated provisioning, useful if in a datacenter or in remote environment
-Adds blockchain drivers to the install automatically
-Has support for multiple claymore Miners and versions, adding more in the future
-Ability to Remote Desktop Protocol
-Not cloud based, so protects your privacy by keeping everything in the local lan
-Will come preinstalled with MSI Afterburner, GPU-z, and other handy tools
-No issues with Onboard Graphics

Some drawbacks
-not as simple as say ethos or others
-Since it is a provisioning system as well as mining management, is has more steps to set up
-Currently for AMD GPU’s right now, will add Nvidia support in the future
-Needs 120+ SSD, not thumb drive

Why I am asking is I am at a stage of development that determines if I am going to make it for myself only, or develop it for use for others. I am not providing any Operating Systems, but I will provide a walkthrough and videos to help set it up. You will have to download them yourselves (Microsoft has trials), and the framework management system. Most of the setup is automatic.
Let me know if interested, or if there are any questions, thanks!


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