Actually - at one point - I was spec'ing out servers for a possible
project (that never did happen - at least not yet). And, I also didn't
know what questions to ask. But, by dealing w/a Dell Server Specialist -
they can actually ask YOU the questions - and then figure out what You
need! But, of course, if you are trying to install the SW in a Server
you already have - running Linux in - then, of course, that's a
different story...
-K-
On 12/3/2012 7:32 PM, Mike Copeland wrote:
That may be the way to go...but for right now I'm trying to discern
the difference in cost between what I've got (Linux server) and what I
may end up being required to purchase. In other words, the server
software.
I suppose that if the server software requires "speshul hardware" then
that's part of the cost, too.
See? I don't even know enough to ask the right questions!
Mike
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: NF: [NF] Question(s) about Windows Server software
From: Kurt @ VR-FX <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Date: 12/3/2012 6:20 PM
But - why not? Why not call up Dell & say U want a server - and they
can spec. it out for you? OR, R U just trying to do it all yourself -
and try to save money? If that's the case - you may spend a LOT more
of your Time on it - if you try to do it ALL yourself - and, it will
take More time with a learning curve - which might make it More
Expensive than buying it pre-built.
Just my 2 centavos on the issue...
-K-
On 12/3/2012 6:59 PM, Mike Copeland wrote:
...and when I say "buy a box with the software in it" I do not mean
a computer with software installed.
Mike
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: NF: [NF] Question(s) about Windows Server software
From: Mike Copeland <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Date: 12/3/2012 5:52 PM
I've done some reading and some googling around, and the situation
is getting less clear, not more clear.
Can someone give me the 5 cent explanation of Windows Server
software? I have a LOT of experience with Linux as a server (Samba)
and peer-to-peer Windoze, but so far I've successfully avoided the
beast known as "Windows Server."
If I buy a box with the software in it, and it needs to allow 20
people to access files on the server, what is the name of the
software in the box? In other words, what do I need to be able to
provide file serving for 20 users?
I've looked around and here's what I THINK I need...
1. Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard x 1
2. Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard CAL (5 users) x 3
The Server comes with 5 CAL, and the additional 3 CAL packs will
give me the 20 user licenses I need, right?
And the standard Server software will run on the same hardware as
Windows 7...just an Intel CPU and Mainboard?
Does using the Small Business Server software -require- the use of
a domain on the network?
Thanks for any enlightenment!
Just an old Linux-head here...
Mike Copeland
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