guide to making a server

[XA04]

If you can't get your hands on Windows Server 2003 just use Linux.. that's what I'd suggest anyway. I guess it depends what you want to do with your server? If its just file sharing then it should be pretty simple using Samba?

I wouldn't be the guy to ask about Linux though.. I think directhex knows his stuff when it comes to Linux.

[directhex]

If you can't get your hands on Windows Server 2003 just use Linux.. that's what I'd suggest anyway. I guess it depends what you want to do with your server? If its just file sharing then it should be pretty simple using Samba?

I wouldn't be the guy to ask about Linux though.. I think directhex knows his stuff when it comes to Linux.

yeah, it's immensely hard. boot an install cd, install it, go into the 'shared folders' control panel bit, tick the Samba box when it asks, then add whatever you want to share

[CrazyMonkey]

Directthex what Linux Distro would you recommend?

Will be wanting to use my box as an FTP/File server aswell as Hosting the Linux Teamspeak Software.

It will need SQL and Apache (want to use it as a server for website aswell)

Ive used Fedora before, but god i hated it. There are loads out there any ideas?

Also with Linux, how would i remotely manage it from Windows XP Pro? is that even possible?

[directhex]

Directthex what Linux Distro would you recommend?

Will be wanting to use my box as an FTP/File server aswell as Hosting the Linux Teamspeak Software.

It will need SQL and Apache (want to use it as a server for website aswell)

Ive used Fedora before, but god i hated it. There are loads out there any ideas?

Also with Linux, how would i remotely manage it from Windows XP Pro? is that even possible?

my distro of choice these days is ubuntu. it works fairly well

and one can manage remotely from windows using putty on the command line, or vnc graphically

[CrazyMonkey]

Ok ill keep that distro in mind. Ive noted down VNC, command line control would take to long although a mixture of both would be good.

Thanks.

[Nick Smith]

how do i DL things from linux? i click the DL page and it goes onto "reasons you should download linux" or something like that...

[directhex]

Ok ill keep that distro in mind. Ive noted down VNC, command line control would take to long although a mixture of both would be good.

Thanks.

the command-line is generally much faster

i do most of my work inside a series of text consoles

[directhex]

how do i DL things from linux? i click the DL page and it goes onto "reasons you should download linux" or something like that...

what do you mean "how do i DL things from linux?"

linux is an operating system kernel - like ntoskrnl.exe

if you want to *use* it, you need a gnu/linux operating system, and an easy distribution thereof

ubuntu would be an example - www.ubuntu.com

[Nick Smith]

how do i download linux is what i meant

[b0redom]

Ubuntu server download link:

http://www.ubuntu.com/products/GetUb...irect=download

It'll come as an ISO, which you can burn using Nero or something similar.

Alternatively go get a copy of Linux format. That will have at least one distro on it.

Pretty much every common distro will 'just work' now. I like Fedora Core, but only because I've used it most....

Tom

[directhex]

Ubuntu server download link:

http://www.ubuntu.com/products/GetUb...irect=download

It'll come as an ISO, which you can burn using Nero or something similar.

Alternatively go get a copy of Linux format. That will have at least one distro on it.

Pretty much every common distro will 'just work' now. I like Fedora Core, but only because I've used it most....

Tom

definitely get a desktop iso rather than server - the software's the same, but it's eqasier for an obvious beginner

[Nick Smith]

ok, thanks

[Belgarath]

i may be making one in the near future for storage, as my Current PSU and mobo have space for only 1 more HDD, and i dont want a ton of externals around me, so im wondering how i should go about making one.

if anyone knows of a good one can you link here

Thanks

What you are describing is not a server, but a NAS (Network Attached Storage), which will be perfect for when you just need more storage for flicks or music.

A real server is based around a server motherboard, runs a Server OS and can have various functions, but one thing a server is not supposed to be used as, is as a normal PC.
A server usually doesn't need it's own display, keyboard or mouse, as it will be remotely controlled.

About 2.5 years back I wanted to do something similar as you, but I also wanted the machine I wanted to build to be an Exchange-server, FTP-server, Web- server and File-server.

Being the geek I am :-) I went all out and build a system in a 19" rackmount-case installed in a 70" high 19" rack.
Hardware for server:
- Asus PSCH-L Motherboard with 64bit-PCI
- Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz
- 1 GB mem
- 3Ware 9500S SATA Raid Controller
- 1 Maxtor 160GB drive for OS
- 1 Maxtor 160GB drive for OS-partition backup
- 8 250Gb Maxtor HDDs attached to the 3Ware controller in RAID 5
- Windows Server 2003 Standard
- Exchange Server 2003
- RhinoSoft Serv-U FTP-Server
- Acronis True Image Enterprise
- 3Com 24-port Layer 2 Switch 19"
- Equip 24-port patchpanel 19"

Yes it did cost an arm and a leg... but you all know what happens once you start a project in a certain direction, in stead of stopping or buying cheaper stuff, you absolutely must finish it.

Belgarath

[directhex]

What you are describing is not a server, but a NAS (Network Attached Storage), which will be perfect for when you just need more storage for flicks or music.

A real server is based around a server motherboard, runs a Server OS and can have various functions, but one thing a server is not supposed to be used as, is as a normal PC.
A server usually doesn't need it's own display, keyboard or mouse, as it will be remotely controlled.

About 2.5 years back I wanted to do something similar as you, but I also wanted the machine I wanted to build to be an Exchange-server, FTP-server, Web- server and File-server.

Being the geek I am :-) I went all out and build a system in a 19" rackmount-case installed in a 70" high 19" rack.
Hardware for server:
- Asus PSCH-L Motherboard with 64bit-PCI
- Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz
- 1 GB mem
- 3Ware 9500S SATA Raid Controller
- 1 Maxtor 160GB drive for OS
- 1 Maxtor 160GB drive for OS-partition backup
- 8 250Gb Maxtor HDDs attached to the 3Ware controller in RAID 5
- Windows Server 2003 Standard
- Exchange Server 2003
- RhinoSoft Serv-U FTP-Server
- Acronis True Image Enterprise
- 3Com 24-port Layer 2 Switch 19"
- Equip 24-port patchpanel 19"

Yes it did cost an arm and a leg... but you all know what happens once you start a project in a certain direction, in stead of stopping or buying cheaper stuff, you absolutely must finish it.

Belgarath

i'm in the process of building a new home server, after the old one died. file serving, print sharing, DHCP, mythtv, daap, and so on.

spec as follows (starred entries i have already)

* asus p5wdg2
* lsi megaraid 300-8x pci-x
* coolermaster stacker 810
pentium d 915
2x 512mib ecc ddr2
8x samsung spinpoint 250gb
nec dvd burner
* technotrend tt1500 with CI slot
* 2x hauppauge wintv nova-t
* geforce 7300le

nothing rackmounted, largely because i don't have a rack at home

[Steve B]

nothing rackmounted, largely because i don't have a rack at home

ur girlfriend

you were saying about those highpoint cards hexxy, do you have anything with 4-8 ports?

[directhex]

ur girlfriend

you were saying about those highpoint cards hexxy, do you have anything with 4-8 ports?

looks like all i still have is a rocketraid 100 - 4 drive pata card