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This page lists features that are either planned for future implementation or are currently in development. Planned features are subject to change.
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This page contains information about products and services that are currently in development. Because of the fluid nature of software development and the information technology market, any planned products or features are subject to change.
  
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You can [http://stablebit.com/contact contact us] at any time to report issues or request new features to be implemented.
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You can [http://stablebit.com/contact contact us] at any time to request new features for consideration.
  
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== Issue Analysis Requests ==
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== The Future ==
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In addition to implementing new features we have an internal system for tracking potential issues (we call these IARs) which can turn into bugs once confirmed. Bug fixes are rolled into future internal BETAs and the IAR # is noted in the change log.
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In addition to regular bug fixes and enhancements to our existing products and services, here are the things that we're working on in the long term:
  
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IARs are managed by technical support @ stablebit.com. To report an issue you can [http://stablebit.com/contact contact us] at any time.
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=== StableBit Cloud ===
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[https://stablebit.cloud https://stablebit.cloud]
  
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== StableBit ==
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The StableBit Cloud is a new service that is part of the StableBit brand.
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=== StableBit DrivePool 1.X ===
 
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No new features are planned for this version, however bug fixes will be applied for any confirmed issues.
 
  
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=== StableBit DrivePool 2.X ===
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==== Features ====
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* '''Live connection''' - A live bidirectional connection to the StableBit Cloud servers enables enhanced real-time communication capabilities and features such as App Remote Control.
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* '''Health and activity''' - Monitor application health and activity from a centralized dashboard in the cloud.
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* '''Statistics and metrics''' - Browse through historical statistics and summaries, or monitor incoming metrics from your apps in real-time.
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* '''Application settings synchronization''' - Backs up your settings and persistent application state to the cloud and synchronizes it with other applications connected to the same StableBit Cloud account.
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* '''Enhanced update delivery''' - Enhanced update delivery supports multiple release channels and leverages the StableBit Cloud to deliver updates to you in real-time as soon as they're released.
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* '''License management''' - No need to activate individual licenses anymore. Centralized license management simplifies licensing and lets you manage all of your licenses in one place.
  
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==== Currently in Development ====
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StableBit Cloud has an evolving feature set and more features will be added in the future.
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===== Add Pool Parts from Virtual Volumes =====
 
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'''Completion estimate: 50%'''
 
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This has been requested often. One example of a volume that doesn't reside on a physical drive is a mounted TrueCrypt volume.
 
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==== Planned for Future Implementation ====
 
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===== Per-folder Balancing Rules =====
 
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You should be able to limit file placement to a set of pool parts based on the path name.
 
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===== Drive Removal Improvements =====
 
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Drive removal should have more flexible options in terms of:
 
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* Optionally, automatically closing handles to files that are in-use on the pool part being removed.
 
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* Optionally, automatically restarting services / applications that have files open on the pool part being removed.
 
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===== Better Management of Running Out of Disk Space =====
 
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When an existing file cannot expand due to running out of disk space on some particular pool part, instead of returning the out of disk space error, we should force an immediate and quick re-balance in order to free up the disk space required for the file expansion and allow the expansion to go forward uninterrupted.
 
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=== StableBit Scanner 1.X ===
 
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No new features are planned for this version, however bug fixes will be applied for any confirmed issues.
 
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=== StableBit Scanner 2.X ===
 
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==== Deeper BitFlock integration ====
 
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'''Completion estimate: 20%'''
 
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Expect to see much deeper and more functional BitFlock integration in the future, in particular:
 
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* More metadata about drives from the manufacturer spec sheets integrated with the SMART interpretation system.
 
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** Maximum operating temperatures, per model.
 
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** Maximum load / unload cycles, per model.
 
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** Warranty time period for your model.
 
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** Links to the manufacturer's web site and RMA request pages.
 
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* Enhanced SMART interpretation using aggregated statistics for your drive model.
 
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** Your drive age will be compared to other drives in the system of the same model giving you a better idea of how often your model fails.
 
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* Create password protected BitFlock nests containing your SMART data, right from the StableBit Scanner UI.
 
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==== Add Option to Ignore Existing Unreadable Sectors ====
 
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Give the option to ignore existing unreadable sectors, just like we have the option to ignore current SMART warnings. This can be useful if the user chooses to continue using a drive that is showing unreadable sectors. For example, while not recommended, the user can choose to continue using a damaged drive if no user data was harmed by the unreadable sector.
 
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* Add an explanation on what an unreadable sector really is, in plain english.
 
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==== UI Usability ====
 
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The UI needs to be refined for better usability.
 
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* You should be able to copy / paste data from the drive details window.
 
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* There should be an option to view detailed chkdsk results after fixing a file system.
 
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==== Reporting ====
 
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You should have the ability to print out detailed drive health reports digitally signed by us.
 
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=== Product 3 ===
 
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'''Completion estimate: 25%'''
 
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''Product 3'' has not been revealed yet. It will run on the Microsoft Windows family of Operating Systems and will consist of:
 
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* 2 kernel drivers.
 
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* A system service.
 
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* A user interface.
 
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== BitFlock ==
 
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=== StableBit Scanner Changes ===
 
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'''Completion estimate: 50%'''
 
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Changes related to the forthcoming tighter StableBit Scanner integration:
 
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* Password protected nests.
 
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* A clean REST API for posting updates and querying for information.
 
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* Keep track of SMART statistics as they change over time.
 
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=== Responsive Design ===
 
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* BitFlock should look good on all devices of varying screen sizes.
 
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=== Drive Health Statistics ===
 
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* Show aggregate useful drive health statistics for each drive model.
 

Latest revision as of 23:25, 12 December 2022

This page contains information about products and services that are currently in development. Because of the fluid nature of software development and the information technology market, any planned products or features are subject to change.

You can contact us at any time to request new features for consideration.

The Future

In addition to regular bug fixes and enhancements to our existing products and services, here are the things that we're working on in the long term:

StableBit Cloud

https://stablebit.cloud

The StableBit Cloud is a new service that is part of the StableBit brand.

Features

  • Live connection - A live bidirectional connection to the StableBit Cloud servers enables enhanced real-time communication capabilities and features such as App Remote Control.
  • Health and activity - Monitor application health and activity from a centralized dashboard in the cloud.
  • Statistics and metrics - Browse through historical statistics and summaries, or monitor incoming metrics from your apps in real-time.
  • Application settings synchronization - Backs up your settings and persistent application state to the cloud and synchronizes it with other applications connected to the same StableBit Cloud account.
  • Enhanced update delivery - Enhanced update delivery supports multiple release channels and leverages the StableBit Cloud to deliver updates to you in real-time as soon as they're released.
  • License management - No need to activate individual licenses anymore. Centralized license management simplifies licensing and lets you manage all of your licenses in one place.

StableBit Cloud has an evolving feature set and more features will be added in the future.

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