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David
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 1:33 am Post subject:
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I am installing a network server for about 20 computers. The server
is basically just for file sharing and storage (i.e. we're not using
any database programs requiring SQL).
Do I need Microsoft Server 2003 or can I get away with running XP
Professional?
Also, rather than installing mirroring hard-drives, I was
contemplating installing a second server (identical to the first)
and doing a full file copy every night. That way, if the
motherboard dies on the main server, I can just change the computer
name and IP on the backup server and it's business as usual.
I would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks.
P.S. another problem - about 25% of the computers in our office are
still using Win95/98. This may be a problem with Microsoft Server? |
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Danny Sanders
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 1:54 am Post subject:
Re: which server software to use |
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| Quote: | I am installing a network server for about 20 computers. The server
is basically just for file sharing and storage (i.e. we're not using
any database programs requiring SQL).
Do I need Microsoft Server 2003 or can I get away with running XP
Professional?
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XP will allow ONLY 10 concurrent connections. I would suggest setting up Win
2k3 server now, unless your company is planning on getting smaller.
| Quote: | P.S. another problem - about 25% of the computers in our office are
still using Win95/98. This may be a problem with Microsoft Server
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No Problem at all.
hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE
"David" <davidspacek@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I am installing a network server for about 20 computers. The server
is basically just for file sharing and storage (i.e. we're not using
any database programs requiring SQL).
Do I need Microsoft Server 2003 or can I get away with running XP
Professional?
Also, rather than installing mirroring hard-drives, I was
contemplating installing a second server (identical to the first)
and doing a full file copy every night. That way, if the
motherboard dies on the main server, I can just change the computer
name and IP on the backup server and it's business as usual.
I would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks.
P.S. another problem - about 25% of the computers in our office are
still using Win95/98. This may be a problem with Microsoft Server?
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Jerome
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Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:38 am Post subject:
Re: which server software to use |
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Use Linux with Samba - its free
David wrote:
| Quote: | I am installing a network server for about 20 computers. The server
is basically just for file sharing and storage (i.e. we're not using
any database programs requiring SQL).
Do I need Microsoft Server 2003 or can I get away with running XP
Professional?
Also, rather than installing mirroring hard-drives, I was
contemplating installing a second server (identical to the first)
and doing a full file copy every night. That way, if the
motherboard dies on the main server, I can just change the computer
name and IP on the backup server and it's business as usual.
I would appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks.
P.S. another problem - about 25% of the computers in our office are
still using Win95/98. This may be a problem with Microsoft Server?
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