Hello, My names John, I'm new to this forum - Nice to meet you all.
Ive been dealing with computers for quite a while even as much as building. I know a pretty significant amount about them, but one area that i am not much knowledgeable in is servers.
I'm looking to do an overhaul and a project as well as for myself to gain knowledge. I will be entering a new career by mid-way next year that will require a decent amount of computing.
What I'm looking for is to run a decent but powerful server within my home. Sort of like, sit down on any computer - type in a user name and password and bam, but also the ability to restrict other user account permissions for children. My existing computers i would like to use as virtual machines so i can access what i need from any of my computers (maybe even buy new models..) as well as ability to connect to my server from a remote location, lets say a coffee shop. I do have a 40mbps incoming internet connection, wireless n hub - etc.
Building a server shouldn't be too hard for me since from my understanding is they are similar to a regular computer - but software is everything.
What the heck kind of software do you use for a server also as well as the virtual machine - i love windows 7 ultimate as well as professional.
If i can get a basic understanding and the gist of it, i should be okay.
P.S if this is in the wrong section, i deeply apologize.
Hope to hear some good responses,
John.
Ive been dealing with computers for quite a while even as much as building. I know a pretty significant amount about them, but one area that i am not much knowledgeable in is servers.
I'm looking to do an overhaul and a project as well as for myself to gain knowledge. I will be entering a new career by mid-way next year that will require a decent amount of computing.
What I'm looking for is to run a decent but powerful server within my home. Sort of like, sit down on any computer - type in a user name and password and bam, but also the ability to restrict other user account permissions for children. My existing computers i would like to use as virtual machines so i can access what i need from any of my computers (maybe even buy new models..) as well as ability to connect to my server from a remote location, lets say a coffee shop. I do have a 40mbps incoming internet connection, wireless n hub - etc.
Building a server shouldn't be too hard for me since from my understanding is they are similar to a regular computer - but software is everything.
What the heck kind of software do you use for a server also as well as the virtual machine - i love windows 7 ultimate as well as professional.
If i can get a basic understanding and the gist of it, i should be okay.
P.S if this is in the wrong section, i deeply apologize.
Hope to hear some good responses,
John.