Re: Server 2003 vs XP Pro
From: Jonathan Maltz [MS-MVP] (jmaltz_at_mvps.org)
Date: 06/23/04
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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 13:35:44 -0400
Hi,
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Thank you for your help. Yes, I did do everything your
> sites listed. All my hardware works fine for a while.
> Then for no reason it just crashes the whole computer.
> All my stuff configured the same way in XP works great.
What crashes? What's the error message/BSOD?
> I wanted to learn about active directory, and the other
> features in enterprise. I simply enjoy learning new
> things, but I also enjoy playing on them. I have no more
> room in my house for computers (or so my wife says). I
> have an xp box for the boys room, an XP box for the girls
> room, an xp box for my wife. My box is the biggest, and
> would cause an argument if I get another.
You won't learn about Active Directory on XP even if you got IIS 6.0 to
install on it...
> Yes, I need it all to run at the same time, otherwise I
> would dual boot (if it is even possible with xp and
> 2003). I figured out a way to create multiple sites in
> WinXP, but can only start one at a time. I still don't
> understand, I have 5 cals on 2003 and an XP also, so
> legally I should be able to combine both to work at the
> same time.
It has nothing to do with CALs or legality. IIS 6.0 is built in to Windows
Server 2003, IIS 5.1 is built in to XP Pro, the core system files are
different between the versions, and each version of IIS respectively relies
on the different system files
> But I also can't waste speed on Virtual PC. I
> do alot of video capture when I'm not home, so I can view
> when I have time. This takes processor.
You can "Save state" on the VM when you need to do processor-heavy tasks.
The machine won't be actively running, but if it's just for learning then
that shouldn't be a big deal. Also, when you save the state, you can
restore it VERY quickly
> I also like to
> access (remote desktop) from other computers when I am
> away from home.
And? You can remote desktop to XP Pro (which you have) and to Server 2003
(even running in a VM)
> I may just install apache, but then I
> have to figure out how to install front page extensions.
How does that solve your wanting to learn Active Directory?
> I may just give up my toy all together, and get a MAC. I
> don't like Microsoft's limiting everything all the time.
> I paid the money, I should be able to make it work.
How will that help you learn Active Directory? How will buying a Mac solve
any of your problems? And in regards to money, Standard would have cost
$1,000 instead of the $3,000 that Enterprise costs. A Mac falls somewhere
in between those two.
> I am currently using a ASUS P4S8X Socker 478 with a 2.53
> processor and 1 gig ram. I have almost 1 TB (1000 gigs)
> of hard drive space. I use 2 monitors so I can watch tv
> and work, or just open more windows.
So then a saved-state virtual machine really sounds like it would help.
You'd have plenty of space for the guest, plenty of RAM....
> Thanks for your time.
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