Server Os

What is the best and easiest Server OS for a complete noob?
when it comes to runniong a server, I am a noob. However I want to learn how to run a server. I have an old computer with: intel celeron 333mhz 192mb Ram 3 x IDE 10GB HDD 100mbps network card so what is the best server OS and the best/easiest way to learn how to use it?

If you're after a nice easy OS I would stick to windows 2000. If you're a bit more adventurous you could try a lightweight Linux distro like DSL or Puppy linux. The best way to learn is to use it, read all the help docs and ask for help on specific things when you get stuck.

What is the difference between client OS and server OS?
What is the difference between client OS and server OS Can we install exchange server in a OS which is designed for home use like windows 95,windows xp home...etc

Power and complexity - far more for a server OS. You could but it would perform miserably so don't do it. Win95 is so antiquated that it must be a bad joke.WinXP Home can't run a server of any kind.

What is the best server OS/guides for a complete noob?
I what to start training myself in how to use a server and want to learn how to start using a server. I want to know the best OS and guides on hw to use it. Please reccommend a specific OS in the answers

The '... for dummies' series of books are always good, have a look at your local library!

if i have xp and 2003 server os installed on my pc then can i see the softwares of one os in the another one?
or softwares installed on xp can only be seen on xp and same is the case for server 2003.can i also see the files made in xp os also in server os.

You will be able to "see" the software in one OS from the other by using Windows Explorer and navagating to the correct folder. So yes, you can see XP files in Server 2003 and vice-versa. An additional note , even though you can see the files , you may not be able to launch certain programs from the opposing OS. Example - you install a program on XP , and try to run it on Server 2003. Most software installs infromation on the registry , so when you open it from another OS , it does not find the info , and will not run. Hope this helps!!

What Linux/Unix server OS do you recommend for a file server?
Which one would be good that i could connect to from a Windows box if any at all? I know i can connect from linux to Windows.

Are you building this yourself or looking for a commercial solution? For commercial NAS solutions I tend to favor NetApp (historically built on a customized Solaris OS...not sure of the more recent appliances). They integrate well with NIS, NIS+, LDAP, and AD for authentication and support CIFS and NFS protocols. If you are looking for SAN based storage, I've only used StorageTek with Veritas software (both companies have been bought out since my dealings with them). For home use, any Linux or UNIX based server would work well for you. Just use SAMBA to handle the CIFS protocol and you should be set. SAMBA is often included with various Linux/UNIX releases but can be downloaded separately if needed. Oh, if you need to do the reverse (Linux/UNIX connecting to a Windows File Server) check out the Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX (SFU). Generally works for basic file sharing but if you have any rapid file access usage, you might encounter the dreaded Microsoft Windows file locking problem.

What is the difference between a server based operating system like OS X and Windows?
How is OS X a server based operating system and Widows is not? Cheers!

Windows has server titles, imaginatively called "Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008" with different versions. The primary differences are in the capability of those server versions to perform a few very important tasks. For example, a Windows XP machine cannot act as a DNS, DHCP or Active Directory server, but Windows Server can perform all of those functions. I would imagine that OS X is server based in that it provides some of these functions that you normally would not find on a client version operating system. That is just a small example, as there are vast differences in the capabilities of the server operating systems versus the client version operating systems (XP, Vista, etc.).

What print server is compatible with OS X and Windows XP?
I want to print wirelessly from 2 laptops-one is a Macbook Pro (OS X) antd the other is a Dell (Windows XP). My desktop to which my printer is hooked up also runs Windows XP. I had bought a Linksys (WPSM54G) print server but had to return it because the CD for drive installation wouldn't run on the MAC.

Go to start, all programs, accessories, communication and theres a wireless install. Here u go!

What is a good free or cheap linux server os that is easy to use?
And it needs to be mac/pc compatible.

Hello, if you are looking for a easy to use server Linux OS, then I would recommend Ubuntu Server ( http://www.ubuntu.com ). Latest version is 6.10 edgy. If you are looking for a maximise configure able Server OS, then get Gentoo ( http://www.gentoo.org ). A more detailed list of Linux distributions are here http://lwn.net/Distributions/ .

How Do I Turn A Batch File I Use to run this server into a system service on windows 2003 server os?
I Got a windows 2003 server and I Run a batch file to run this server. I Would like to make that bat file, into a system service to where it starts automatictly after each restart...... instead of having to manually run the batch file. any one know how?

I wouldn't try to turn a batch file into a service... but you can use the Scheduled Tasks service to schedule it to run on its own when the system boots.

Can I network several computers with and OS of XP and the server is Vista Ultimate?
Can several computers say 5 or 10 computers, be able to networked to a server with windows vista ultimate os? would there be a problem with this? cuz im planning to have my computer upgraded to vista which happens to be also the server of my internet cafe? the clients stations are all windows xp sp2?

I did this the other day at my house, (using 3 xp os and 1 vista) it was kinda tricky since I wasn't too familiar with vista, But I ended up networking the xp machines together first, then had the vista machine find the network which it did. So you could probably do somehting similar.