Re: Build a Server for storing and backing up files help

JReeder wrote:
I want to be able to create a server from an old pc that will allow
me to backup files and backup entire hard drives from other pc's on
my network , idealy i want at least 1TB of space. the problems I
am having is that i have no idea where to begin, i have built pc's
before but never servers, could somebody give me a full guide on
what to do from the hardware to the operating system and how to
connect it to my network.

Just like your PC - more space, perhaps (but not necessarily - depending on
your needs) a different OS (a server OS vs a workstation OS.)

That's it. If you plan on having 5 or less users - even Windows XP Home
would do as an OS as long as the hardware can handle the larger hard disk
drives.

Or - make it easy on yourself and get a network attached storage - like the
Netgear/Linksys/Ximeta/Buffalo Tech devices that are basically just a lot of
space attached to your network.

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