Sounds like a case for a virtual machine, with snapshots.
On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 2:51 PM, Grant Molloy <[email protected]> wrote: > All of it.. > Patches, updates, failed updates, PC worked yesterday but not today.. > usual things. > On Mar 13, 2013 1:48 PM, "Ken Schaefer" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> What area of maintenance do you want to reduce?**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Cheers**** >> >> Ken**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Grant Molloy >> *Sent:* Wednesday, 13 March 2013 2:04 PM >> *To:* ozDotNet >> *Subject:* [OT] Home setup**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Hey all..**** >> >> I'm looking at re-jigging my home PC's and network setups in an attempt >> to lower the levels of required maintenance.**** >> >> Currently have following >> * Server - Core 2 Quad, 8gb ram, raid 5 array (<2tb), + 2 x 2tb hdds, >> server 2008 R2 OS (non domain) with hyper-v vm's. >> * Desktop - Core 2 Duo, 8gb ram, 4 bed's, Win 7, printer, scanner, >> several dev VM's (vmware), apps, etc.. >> * Media PC x 2 - old Dell mini desktops with extra hdd's, xbmc, Skype, >> 802.11n wifi cards and with wireless keyboards. >> * plus laptops, tablet, phones...**** >> >> I was looking at keeping with 2008 r2 server (just beef it up more), and >> then having thin clients to replace desktop, and new terminal for kids, and >> also replacing media PC's with a 'media device's of one sort or another.* >> *** >> >> What are you using? >> I would welcome people's experiences in this area and suggestions.**** >> > -- Meski http://courteous.ly/aAOZcv "Going to Starbucks for coffee is like going to prison for sex. Sure, you'll get it, but it's going to be rough" - Adam Hills
