Setting up a Server

berks · 02-15-2005, 10:40 AM

So I would like to see how you setup a server for a small home network or a business.

What do you need, how expensive is it, what are the benefits?

What do you all recommend?

**greffov** · 02-15-2005, 12:37 PM

linux/unix/OSX + hardware (depends on the target workload)

or

windows xxxx server ($$$) + hardware ($$$ to meet requirements from OS software)

a non-knowledgeable person will have for both no clue how to run it, though the M$ solution will typically suggest the person that (s)he understands it somehow.

Pasty901 · 02-15-2005, 12:44 PM

depends what you want to do with your server...

i used to use mine (until i broke it!) as a webserver, file server, download box, ftp and general dogs body pc. If you are looking for something similar you just need a reliable set up with a bit of ram and some hdd space

The main benefit for me and one i miss terribly is that the server housed everything which meant that my pc was free for gaming etc and it didnt get clogged up with programs

**greffov** · 02-15-2005, 02:02 PM

ok... that was a bit overdone... lol.

depends completely on that you want, and what 'service level' you demand. Listen to Pasty.

Pasty901 · 02-16-2005, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greffov

Listen to Pasty.

LOL i dont hear that often!

technobeast · 02-16-2005, 06:52 AM

http://www.jfitz.com/tips/ssh_for_windows.html - see this article. Looks great on setting a free ssh, scp, sftp server for Windows.

**greffov** · 02-16-2005, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pasty901

LOL i dont hear that often!

yer a clever girl. I hope you hear that more often!

igalan · 02-16-2005, 12:35 PM

For SOHO I would go for Windows 2003 Server Std. It's pretty solid. If you just want a file server at home, and don't mind to spend many hours trying to figure out how to set up things, then go for Linux

. It's good learn different things

.

About hardware, well I like Opterons: they run cool (so less noise from the fans, and less stress for the hardware) and performance is top notch even on 32 bits. Tyan sells some Opteron server boards that perform flawless. I set up a server with a single processor running a S-ATA RAID-1, for a very low price and an incredible performance

.

berks · 02-20-2005, 10:11 AM

basically i want something like pasty said something to have a lot of programs on and a lot of space to hold photos and stuff and so my main system does not get all bogged down when i try to do stuff.

**greffov** · 02-20-2005, 11:27 AM

your biggest problem might be your backup facilities

igalan · 02-21-2005, 06:04 AM

Then a Windows XP Pro may be enough. You can share folders and set very limited permissions (write or read only for all users). If you want to restrict some users and have more control over files shared, permissions, passwords, etc. then Windows 2003 or Linuz will be a better choice.

Pasty901 · 02-21-2005, 08:24 AM

yup my old server was xp pro - i just shared drives and folders etc

Backing up i did manually just copied the important directories, kept a fresh install ghost image then if anything went wrong i just popped that back on and that was it

02-15-2005, 10:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
berks PCTT Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,735	Setting up a Server So I would like to see how you setup a server for a small home network or a business. What do you need, how expensive is it, what are the benefits? What do you all recommend? __________________ Vote For Us!!!

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greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	linux/unix/OSX + hardware (depends on the target workload) or windows xxxx server ($$$) + hardware ($$$ to meet requirements from OS software) a non-knowledgeable person will have for both no clue how to run it, though the M$ solution will typically suggest the person that (s)he understands it somehow. __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

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Pasty901 News Writer! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 785	depends what you want to do with your server... i used to use mine (until i broke it!) as a webserver, file server, download box, ftp and general dogs body pc. If you are looking for something similar you just need a reliable set up with a bit of ram and some hdd space The main benefit for me and one i miss terribly is that the server housed everything which meant that my pc was free for gaming etc and it didnt get clogged up with programs __________________ "The hardest thing in this world is to live in it."

02-15-2005, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	ok... that was a bit overdone... lol. depends completely on that you want, and what 'service level' you demand. Listen to Pasty. __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

02-16-2005, 06:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	http://www.jfitz.com/tips/ssh_for_windows.html - see this article. Looks great on setting a free ssh, scp, sftp server for Windows. __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

02-16-2005, 12:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
igalan PCTT Articles Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Barcelona, SPAIN Posts: 1,018	For SOHO I would go for Windows 2003 Server Std. It's pretty solid. If you just want a file server at home, and don't mind to spend many hours trying to figure out how to set up things, then go for Linux . It's good learn different things . About hardware, well I like Opterons: they run cool (so less noise from the fans, and less stress for the hardware) and performance is top notch even on 32 bits. Tyan sells some Opteron server boards that perform flawless. I set up a server with a single processor running a S-ATA RAID-1, for a very low price and an incredible performance . __________________ AMD64 X2 3800+, Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe, 2 GB RAM, GeForce 6600GT, Windows XP Home SP2

02-20-2005, 10:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
berks PCTT Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,735	basically i want something like pasty said something to have a lot of programs on and a lot of space to hold photos and stuff and so my main system does not get all bogged down when i try to do stuff. __________________ Vote For Us!!!

02-20-2005, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	your biggest problem might be your backup facilities __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

02-21-2005, 06:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
igalan PCTT Articles Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Barcelona, SPAIN Posts: 1,018	Then a Windows XP Pro may be enough. You can share folders and set very limited permissions (write or read only for all users). If you want to restrict some users and have more control over files shared, permissions, passwords, etc. then Windows 2003 or Linuz will be a better choice. __________________ AMD64 X2 3800+, Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe, 2 GB RAM, GeForce 6600GT, Windows XP Home SP2

02-21-2005, 08:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pasty901 News Writer! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 785	yup my old server was xp pro - i just shared drives and folders etc Backing up i did manually just copied the important directories, kept a fresh install ghost image then if anything went wrong i just popped that back on and that was it __________________ "The hardest thing in this world is to live in it."

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