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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
A server is just a regular low powered computer isn't it? Theoretically you could use almost anything. Just downclock the cpu and add loads of storage.
how do i go about connecting it to my PC?
I use a cheap switch box (about £20 tops) and a load of ethernet cable. Its not very tidy though :).
:lol: i want it to be moderatly tidy :)
anyway of doing it wirelessly?
wirelessly hehe
My server is just my old computer, I just use it for BitTorrent and lots of storage really.. I sometimes run Vmware Server on it too though.
Specs are:
AMD Athlon XP 2000+ Overclocked to 2.0ghz,
512mb RAM,
200gb + 40gb HDD,
Windows Server 2003 (I would say Linux would be good, but I want things to just work, and I know my way around Windows very well, and I can't be arsed using Linux.. but maybe I'm just a Microsoft fan).
2mb graphics card (hell yeah baby, I didn't use that card in my old system btw haha - it's useful though if something goes wrong and you need to plugin a monitor).
And runs pretty nicely, it's connected to an 8 port switch, which is also connected to my router. I control it remotely using Remote Desktop Connection (with Windows).. I like it because the graphics stuff is done on the client side rather than the server side (especially with having a crap graphics card in.. or not one at all!)
It's in a normal PC case at the mo, but it used to be in an old MiniDisc player case I modded for it.. but the PSU went and I couldn't be arsed looking for a new small one, so its pretty much in a normal PC case.
Edit: Yes you can do it wirelessesslessesslyyy... hehe. Just buy a wireless USB adaptor.. they cost about a tenner so not much. But I recommend a wired connection, its faster and more stable. If you have the cash get a gigabit LAN.
Edit2: To make this post even longer!.. Does anyone know of a 3rd party app so I can stream media from the server to the Xbox 360?.. Windows Media Connect doesn't work. Windows Media Player 11 (which isn't actually compatible with Win2003, but there is a long pain in the arse work around) doesn't work either.. so I'm guessing something 3rd party is needed...
you're better off buying an off-the-shelf dedicated NAS box of some kind, unless you know EXACTLY what you're doing
Just do what im doing.
You can either use an old pc or an extremely poo one.
Im gonna build a small cheap shuttle (Need it to be small)
Make sure it has lots of HDD space.
Then either run it wireless or wired (Router) then setup a network with it. (I will use Windows Server 2003, or linux if i can be assed to dload a distro)
Then use Remote Desktop Connection and run it that way.
Its pretty simple, or yeh get a NAS box.
how can you afford windows server 2003 but no hardware?
how much is server 2003?
starting at £430 for server 2k3 standard w/ 5 client access licenses
that's oem, by the way. £750 for retail
any alternatives to use?
anything open source?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Smith
or xp, if you don't want an actual server
hmm...may use XP then, if and when m mums PC "dies" or atleast she thinks it does, and she forks out another grand or so on a PC ill nick her old one :) got a 200gb sata in it anyway...so thats a start
Linux, works fine. I would use it but i cant be bothered to go through the whole process again.
I have Server 2003, from my dads work :D
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 shareQuote:
Originally Posted by XA04
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 wellQuote:
Originally Posted by CrazyMonkey
and one can manage remotely from windows using putty on the command line, or vnc graphically
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.
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...
the command-line is generally much fasterQuote:
Originally Posted by CrazyMonkey
i do most of my work inside a series of text consoles
what do you mean "how do i DL things from linux?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Smith
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
how do i download linux is what i meant
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 beginnerQuote:
Originally Posted by b0redom
ok, 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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Smith
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Belgarath
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
ur girlfriend :)Quote:
Originally Posted by directhex
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 cardQuote:
Originally Posted by Steve B
hmm, need summat sata, cheers anyhoo :)