So I need a new build project and it's either a server of an admin comp for my wife. I wouldn't mind doing a server but to be honest have never really used or know that much about servers...so need some convincing on why I need one. Soooo.....here are my limitations:
Cost is going to be low, here is what I have so far:
- 1 gig of ram
- athlon xp 2800+
- DFI AD77 infinity
- new server tower
- total cost to date: $45
Question 1: As this is going to be a home server are those ok parts to start off with? what about the mobo, ok for server?
Now what I really need is to convince the wife, so, what uses will I get out of a home server? we have 3 other comps in the family and will probably have a fourth and fifth in the next year or so (nothing fancy, homework comp and garage comp). So having the home server would be good for networking....now what about webpages? I have a webpage I run as part of my consulting business but my wife wants one as well for her students, as a high school teacher.
Question 2: Can we cut down hosting costs and host them our selves on our server if we build one? Again...not a server pro so still foggy on server uses.
Question 3: any other good reasons for building a server? The more the better....
Cost is going to be low, here is what I have so far:
- 1 gig of ram
- athlon xp 2800+
- DFI AD77 infinity
- new server tower
- total cost to date: $45
Question 1: As this is going to be a home server are those ok parts to start off with? what about the mobo, ok for server?
Now what I really need is to convince the wife, so, what uses will I get out of a home server? we have 3 other comps in the family and will probably have a fourth and fifth in the next year or so (nothing fancy, homework comp and garage comp). So having the home server would be good for networking....now what about webpages? I have a webpage I run as part of my consulting business but my wife wants one as well for her students, as a high school teacher.
Question 2: Can we cut down hosting costs and host them our selves on our server if we build one? Again...not a server pro so still foggy on server uses.
Question 3: any other good reasons for building a server? The more the better....