Home Server

Home Server?
Is it possible for me to use one computer in my house as a server? So the other 2 computers on my home network can access this specific computer to access files (such as downloaded files and bigger files for installation, to save space). I am using my computer at the moment for shared files and folders. But i want to also be able to use a weekly backup of each computer onto the server? I've heard it can be done and its reasonably easy? The computers i have at the moment use windows xp professional sp3. Thanks in advance Also i know how to set up the network and permissions so i can go start, run \\computer name and it asks for user name and password too

Instead, buy wi-fi router, and add in wi-fi reciever cards for your PCs. set up individual ip addresses to each PCs and connect them with router. You can make it secured by giving password. other benefits are. 1. Sharing of net connection 2. U can use laptop cuz most of laptops have wi-fi connctivity. 3. cluter free home. 4. U can use ur high end phone to surf net as well as access resources from any of pc. 5. U need not switch on server. Just the router.

What's the difference between vista and windows home server 2008?
i mean does it have all the features of vista ultimate ? can i play all the game in home server 2008 witch is run in vista ultimate ?

Long answer cut short, If you are a home user, stick with Vista as you have absolutely no need for Windows Server 2008, and you are likely to run into issues when trying to play new games on it. Server 2008 is not designed for entertainment, games, movies, home and office work.

What software should I use on a home server?
I am building a home server that I want to attempt to use as a router and for extra accessable storage from my desktops. I don't know what version of linux or unix would be the best. I am kind of new to linux, but I have played around with it for awhile now.

redhat fedora its free and easy to learn

How to connect to home server on the Internet?
OK, here is my issue. I have Apache set up on my PC at home. When I am at home and I hook my laptop up to the same DSL provider (the little box), I can see the contents of the Apache server. However, when I try to hook up to the PC by typing the IP address from anywhere else, I can't see the contents. What else do I need to do to connect to my PC from the outside?

http://www.ezlan.net/myip.html

What Linux distro should I use to set up a home server?
Does anyone have any knowledge on a distribution to use to set up a home server where multiple user accounts are stored and files are stored?

I use Fedora 8 64 bit edition. 347 days of up time so far. Can't say that for any Mac or Windows system. I like Kubuntu for a desktop more. Mostly because of the eye candy.

Can anyone recommend a motherboard for a home server?
Hello, I'm looking to build a home server and I'm not sure which motherboard to go for. Looking to spend £40-80 on an ATX board with an intel 775 chipset, 6 or more Sata, 2 Pata, onboard graphics & ideally dual gigabit lan. Thanks for any suggestions.

I fear you may have difficulty finding a 775 board with integrated graphics offering dual gigabit LAN. Also 6 (or more) SATA plus more than one PATA connection on a µATX board is a bit of a stretch... A 775 board with a single PATA, six SATA II, integrated graphics and gigabit LAN for less than £80... Intel BLKDG965OTKMR £69.33 Or with gigabit AND ethernet.. Intel BOXDG965GFEKR £73.95 Or with eight SATA II - an ATX board, this one... Gigabyte GA-G33-DSR3 £70.37 If you'd favour an Asus... Asus P5E-VM HDMI £80.48 there will be cheaper non-HDMI models, but there's no guarantee the rest of the spec would remain the same. The Gigabyte delivers at lower cost... Gigabyte GA-Q35M-S2 £61.08 Use NewEgg's power search to suss out what's available, or which chipsets might deliver what you seek... Good hunting!

Window Vista Home server - how many remote desktop connections can i have at one time?
I am currently using windows server 2003, and i am allowed several remote desktop connections simultaneously. Is it the same for Home vista server?

You are only allowed 2 simultaneous connections in Home Server. Its a hard-coded limitation put by Microsoft to reduce functionality of Home Server when compared to their professional server products. The number of connections is hard-coded in to the termsrv.dll in the system32 folder. In Windows XP the limit was hard coded at 1, but users hacked the dll to allow more connections: http://www.golod.com/2005/10/enabling-multiple-remote-desktop-sessions-in-windows-xp-professional-and-media-center-edition-2005/ You could at your own risk try the methods and dll used in the site above and see if itll work on home server as well.

What would I want a home server for?
I hear that I can take an old PC, and use it as a home server. It supposedly would have some benefits, but I just don't know what they are. I could also go buy the parts and build one, so my question is, why would I want one, and what does it need?

I would say that you don't want one and it doesn't need anything if it takes more time away from spending with your loved ones.

What Is The Point To A Home Server?
This may seem like a dumb question but it is in fact a serious one. I'm planning on running a PC repair business out of my house. I was just wondering what the point of a home server actually is. Also, when I learn more, I would like to sell space for websites. If anyone can help with an eBook on making money from servers and things like that, I would be grateful. The main thing I want to know is what the point of it is. Thanks for taking time to answer.

1) With a Home Server, you can use the server to store files, and other important documents. You can also create a domain, or a proxy, to limit other computers/users while allowing others. 2) Home server and Webserver are 2 completely different things. 3) Running a webserver is not worth the money, unless you have a sick amount of bandwidth, and many servers. On sites such as Network solutions, you can purchase a domain, and use their servers for storage and email for about 100 - 200 dollars a year. One system can support 1 DNS, therefore 1 site, so is it worth it to sacrifice your bandwidth for 200 bucks a year? If you have a multitude of machines and commericial grade service from your ISP, look into turning each webserver into a linux based web server. more reliable, and easier to maintain. You will thank me in the long haul, compared to a windows based web server.

I have a laptop running xp and a desktop running vista. I am looking to get the EX475 home server from HP?
I want to know if it is possible to run both computers through the home server?

Yes! Good choose HP. I run my desk PC and Laptop on the same home server, no problem.