Before taking a look at the Windows Home Server software, you need to sort out some hardware to install it on! Later in the year, WHS will come ready-installed on dedicated hardware, supplied by the likes of HP, Dell and other OEMs. But that’s later in the year! So, I thought I’d have a go at building my own home sever. I’ve built one desktop PC before, so I’m not a complete novice, but if, like me, you are/were completely paralysed with fear when it came to trying to build a PC, don’t worry - it’s actually pretty straightforward, and whilst problems can happen, the parts themselves are all pretty sturdy, and as long as you do a little bit of homework to ensure you buy the right bits, they all slot together pretty easily.

list of hardware :

An Asus Pundit P3 PH4 Barebones System
Intel Pentium D 820 Processor (2.8 GHz) Socket 775
Crucial 512Mb RAM DDR2 DIMM PC4200
LG DVD-RW [Multi Recorder]
Belkin CAT6E Cable
2 x500Mb Western Digital SATA II Hard Drives

Answered by Ashish Yadav , an ibibo Wizard, at 10:36 AM on September 02, 2008

The most important hardware bits are disk storage and memory, because you're probably going to store a lot of files on the server that you'll want served up quickly. A fast connection to your network is also important.

A screaming processor and all the extras aren't necessary for a home office server, though, and that's part of the reason that you're going to be able to build for relatively little money compared to a good desktop computer. You don't even need a monitor for it.

By the time you're finished with this project, you'll have a server that'll make your home office more productive. It'll provide a focal point for all of your computing activities, make it possible to share resources, and teach you a lot in the process.

Choose a Server Set Up

How complicated you make your server depends on what you want to accomplish. Here are a couple of options for you:
•

You can use a desktop computer as a server. That means that you dedicate one computer as a server, install Windows XP Professional on it, and tweak it to whatever purpose you have in mind. If your thing is an Internet gateway, use Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall. As a resource server, Windows XP works great for file and printer sharing. What you don't get is authentication or any of the traditional server features that I described earlier, but that's not a huge loss if all you're after is a central place to store your files.
•

You can install Windows 2000 Server on a computer, even an inexpensive computer, such as the $500 job I described in A Basic Box Can Rock, and use many of its business features in your home office. You get all the file and printer sharing features of Windows XP and a whole lot more. This is the option to choose if you have the money to buy Windows 2000 Server, and you want to learn more about Windows XP on a business network or take advantage of its business features. Although the hardware isn't expensive.

Answered by Nidhi Singh , an ibibo Master, at 5:05 PM on September 01, 2008

First Choose Your Server Hardware

To continue this project, I'll help you pick the components you need to build your server and walk you through configuring the client Windows XP-based computers in my next column.

The most important hardware bits are disk storage and memory, because you're probably going to store a lot of files on the server that you'll want served up quickly. A fast connection to your network is also important.

A screaming processor and all the extras aren't necessary for a home office server, though, and that's part of the reason that you're going to be able to build for relatively little money compared to a good desktop computer. You don't even need a monitor for it.

By the time you're finished with this project, you'll have a server that'll make your home office more productive. It'll provide a focal point for all of your computing activities, make it possible to share resources, and teach you a lot in the process.

Choose a Server Set Up

How complicated you make your server depends on what you want to accomplish. Here are a couple of options for you:
•

You can use a desktop computer as a server. That means that you dedicate one computer as a server, install Windows XP Professional on it, and tweak it to whatever purpose you have in mind. If your thing is an Internet gateway, use Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall. As a resource server, Windows XP works great for file and printer sharing. What you don't get is authentication or any of the traditional server features that I described earlier, but that's not a huge loss if all you're after is a central place to store your files.
•

You can install Windows 2000 Server on a computer, even an inexpensive computer, such as the $500 job I described in A Basic Box Can Rock, and use many of its business features in your home office. You get all the file and printer sharing features of Windows XP and a whole lot more. This is the option to choose if you have the money to buy Windows 2000 Server, and you want to learn more about Windows XP on a business network or take advantage of its business features. Although the hardware isn't expensive, the Windows 2000 Server license might set you back a bit and the learning curve is steeper. See How to Buy Windows 2000 for information about choosing the right version of the server software, pricing and licensing, and purchasing the product.

visit ;

http://www.microsoft. com/windowsxp/using/networking /expert/honeycutt_02may20.mspx

Answered by Shobhit , an ibibo Master, at 4:04 PM on August 28, 2008

hello zaida Today it is not uncommon to walk into the average U.S. home and find multiple computers networked together, sharing data. Investigate further and you'll find that most of these networks are configured via inexpensive solutions such as a router or an access point, with no central point to maintain structure. These setups can become complex as the network size increases, especially because sharing permissions must be configured, and the network's overall reliability can decline.




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In short, having a centralized location at home to back up, share, and remotely access data is more important today than it was a few years ago. What's more, you can easily build your own personal home server for relatively little money compared with what's available at retail, and configuration (thanks to Windows Homer Server OS) is a breeze—whether you're using it for personal file management or sharing with others. Follow our step-by-step guide and your home server will be up in no time.

The ASUS T3-P5945GCX bare-bones kit (case/motherboard/power supply/multi-card reader for $161) has a relatively small footprint, as today's servers should. It can support two hard drives and features a front sliding door. We opted for a low-cost, low-powered Intel E1200 dual-core Celeron ($50), because a high-performance CPU is not necessary for a file server. After all, the focus is hosting files, not running Adobe's CS3.


Although 512MB of system memory is more than enough for a home server, we chose to go with a single gigabyte stick of Crucial DDR2 SRAM for the setup. It costs just $22, and it will help ease the load during use. A 500GB Western Digital Caviar SATA drive (OEM $80) is more than enough to get started, because you can always add a secondary drive. Finally, a dual-layer Lite-On DVD burner can transfer all of those backups you have archived onto DVD.

We chose Windows Home Server as the operating system for its stability, security, and user-friendly interface. Sure, if you build a Linux server you don't have to pay for the OS, but Windows Home Server is so easy to configure, even for those with little to no experience, that it's worth its cost. Also, its integration and compatibility with Windows XP and Windows Vista make it future-proof, and give it broad compatibility.


The Windows Home Server Client Console (bundled with the OS) allows you to manage the server remotely, eliminating the need for a monitor or keyboard (although a monitor and keyboard are required initially, to load the OS). Since there is currently no retail version of Windows Home Server (the only way to obtain a copy is through OEM distributors such as Newegg), there is no technical support from Microsoft; but fret not—there is plenty of useful help one Google click away.

Finally, installing Windows Home Server may seem like a daunting prospect. Indeed, it's a process in itself, but one that shouldn't be that much of a chore, as the GUI is user-friendly.

Our DIY home server came to roughly $467, and all of the components were readily available via Newegg. The build should take you roughly 25 to 30 minutes, and then you'll be sharing files the easy way in no time.
for more inf check http://www.extremetech.com/article2 /0,2845,2327567,00.asp

Answered by raj u , an ibibo Master, at 7:33 PM on August 15, 2008

Today it is not uncommon to walk into the average U.S. home and find multiple computers networked together, sharing data. Investigate further and you'll find that most of these networks are configured via inexpensive solutions such as a router or an access point, with no central point to maintain structure. These setups can become complex as the network size increases, especially because sharing permissions must be configured, and the network's overall reliability can decline. In short, having a centralized location at home to back up, share, and remotely access data is more important today than it was a few years ago. What's more, you can easily build your own personal home server for relatively little money compared with what's available at retail, and configuration (thanks to Windows Homer Server OS) is a breeze—whether you're using it for personal file management or sharing with others. Follow our step-by-step guide and your home server will be up in no time.

The ASUS T3-P5945GCX bare-bones kit (case/motherboard/power supply/multi-card reader for $161) has a relatively small footprint, as today's servers should. It can support two hard drives and features a front sliding door. We opted for a low-cost, low-powered Intel E1200 dual-core Celeron ($50), because a high-performance CPU is not necessary for a file server. After all, the focus is hosting files, not running Adobe's CS3. Although 512MB of system memory is more than enough for a home server, we chose to go with a single gigabyte stick of Crucial DDR2 SRAM for the setup. It costs just $22, and it will help ease the load during use. A 500GB Western Digital Caviar SATA drive (OEM $80) is more than enough to get started, because you can always add a secondary drive. Finally, a dual-layer Lite-On DVD burner can transfer all of those backups you have archived onto DVD.

We chose Windows Home Server as the operating system for its stability, security, and user-friendly interface. Sure, if you build a Linux server you don't have to pay for the OS, but Windows Home Server is so easy to configure, even for those with little to no experience, that it's worth its cost. Also, its integration and compatibility with Windows XP and Windows Vista make it future-proof, and give it broad compatibility. The Windows Home Server Client Console (bundled with the OS) allows you to manage the server remotely, eliminating the need for a monitor or keyboard (although a monitor and keyboard are required initially, to load the OS). Since there is currently no retail version of Windows Home Server (the only way to obtain a copy is through OEM distributors such as Newegg), there is no technical support from Microsoft; but fret not—there is plenty of useful help one Google click away.

Finally, installing Windows Home Server may seem like a daunting prospect. Indeed, it's a process in itself, but one that shouldn't be that much of a chore, as the GUI is user-friendly.

Our DIY home server came to roughly $467, and all of the components were readily available via Newegg. The build should take you roughly 25 to 30 minutes, and then you'll be sharing files the easy way in no time.

Source Site:
http://www.pcmag.com/ar ticle2/0,2704,2325659,00.asp

Answered by Deepak , an ibibo Master, at 7:42 AM on August 15, 2008

First Choose Your Server Hardware

To continue this project, I'll help you pick the components you need to build your server and walk you through configuring the client Windows XP-based computers in my next column.

The most important hardware bits are disk storage and memory, because you're probably going to store a lot of files on the server that you'll want served up quickly. A fast connection to your network is also important.

A screaming processor and all the extras aren't necessary for a home office server, though, and that's part of the reason that you're going to be able to build for relatively little money compared to a good desktop computer. You don't even need a monitor for it.

By the time you're finished with this project, you'll have a server that'll make your home office more productive. It'll provide a focal point for all of your computing activities, make it possible to share resources, and teach you a lot in the process.

Choose a Server Set Up

How complicated you make your server depends on what you want to accomplish. Here are a couple of options for you:
•

You can use a desktop computer as a server. That means that you dedicate one computer as a server, install Windows XP Professional on it, and tweak it to whatever purpose you have in mind. If your thing is an Internet gateway, use Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall. As a resource server, Windows XP works great for file and printer sharing. What you don't get is authentication or any of the traditional server features that I described earlier, but that's not a huge loss if all you're after is a central place to store your files.
•

You can install Windows 2000 Server on a computer, even an inexpensive computer, such as the $500 job I described in A Basic Box Can Rock, and use many of its business features in your home office. You get all the file and printer sharing features of Windows XP and a whole lot more. This is the option to choose if you have the money to buy Windows 2000 Server, and you want to learn more about Windows XP on a business network or take advantage of its business features. Although the hardware isn't expensive, the Windows 2000 Server license might set you back a bit and the learning curve is steeper. See How to Buy Windows 2000 for information about choosing the right version of the server software, pricing and licensing, and purchasing the product.

For more detail-
http://www.microsoft. com/windowsxp/using/networking /expert/honeycutt_02may20.mspx

Answered by Nagendra , an ibibo Master, at 8:09 PM on August 14, 2008

Before taking a look at the Windows Home Server software, you need to sort out some hardware to install it on! Later in the year, WHS will come ready-installed on dedicated hardware, supplied by the likes of HP, Dell and other OEMs. But that’s later in the year! So, I thought I’d have a go at building my own home sever. I’ve built one desktop PC before, so I’m not a complete novice, but if, like me, you are/were completely paralysed with fear when it came to trying to build a PC, don’t worry - it’s actually pretty straightforward, and whilst problems can happen, the parts themselves are all pretty sturdy, and as long as you do a little bit of homework to ensure you buy the right bits, they all slot together pretty easily.

list of hardware :

An Asus Pundit P3 PH4 Barebones System
Intel Pentium D 820 Processor (2.8 GHz) Socket 775
Crucial 512Mb RAM DDR2 DIMM PC4200
LG DVD-RW [Multi Recorder]
Belkin CAT6E Cable
2 x500Mb Western Digital SATA II Hard Drives

Answered by Anju Singh , an ibibo Master, at 6:35 PM on August 14, 2008

Well Zaida, In short, having a centralized location at home to back up, share, and remotely access data is more important today than it was a few years ago. What's more, you can easily build your own personal home server for relatively little money compared with what's available at retail, and configuration (thanks to Windows Homer Server OS) is a breeze—whether you're using it for personal file management or sharing with others.


Follow our step-by-step guide and your home server will be up in no time.

The ASUS T3-P5945GCX bare-bones kit (case/motherboard/power supply/multi-card reader for $161) has a relatively small footprint, as today's servers should. It can support two hard drives and features a front sliding door. We opted for a low-cost, low-powered Intel E1200 dual-core Celeron ($50), because a high-performance CPU is not necessary for a file server. After all, the focus is hosting files, not running Adobe's CS3.

Although 512MB of system memory is more than enough for a home server, we chose to go with a single gigabyte stick of Crucial DDR2 SRAM for the setup. It costs just $22, and it will help ease the load during use. A 500GB Western Digital Caviar SATA drive (OEM $80) is more than enough to get started, because you can always add a secondary drive. Finally, a dual-layer Lite-On DVD burner can transfer all of those backups you have archived onto DVD.

We chose Windows Home Server as the operating system for its stability, security, and user-friendly interface. Sure, if you build a Linux server you don't have to pay for the OS, but Windows Home Server is so easy to configure, even for those with little to no experience, that it's worth its cost. Also, its integration and compatibility with Windows XP and Windows Vista make it future-proof, and give it broad compatibility.

The Windows Home Server Client Console (bundled with the OS) allows you to manage the server remotely, eliminating the need for a monitor or keyboard (although a monitor and keyboard are required initially, to load the OS). Since there is currently no retail version of Windows Home Server (the only way to obtain a copy is through OEM distributors such as Newegg), there is no technical support from Microsoft; but fret not—there is plenty of useful help one Google click away.

Finally, installing Windows Home Server may seem like a daunting prospect. Indeed, it's a process in itself, but one that shouldn't be that much of a chore, as the GUI is user-friendly

For complete details and article , Please visit the source site :

http://www.extremetech.com/art icle2/0,2845,2327567,00.asp.

Answered by Alok Gupta , an ibibo Guru, at 2:05 PM on August 14, 2008

Before taking a look at the Windows Home Server software, you need to sort out some hardware to install it on! Later in the year, WHS will come ready-installed on dedicated hardware, supplied by the likes of HP, Dell and other OEMs. But that’s later in the year! So, I thought I’d have a go at building my own home sever. I’ve built one desktop PC before, so I’m not a complete novice, but if, like me, you are/were completely paralysed with fear when it came to trying to build a PC, don’t worry - it’s actually pretty straightforward, and whilst problems can happen, the parts themselves are all pretty sturdy, and as long as you do a little bit of homework to ensure you buy the right bits, they all slot together pretty easily.

Big things to watch out for - ensure you know what Memory and Processor is compatible with the motherboard. Most of the motherboard manufacturers have good websites, listing what types of processor (AMD or Intel) are compatible. You need to ensure you’re purchasing a processor that fits the right type of Socket. Again, they’ll also list th type of memory you should use. Check the PC number (eg. PC4200), and the type and speed of RAM. Some memory retailers (Crucial in particular) have great wizards for ensuring you select the right type of memory. Also ensure you check what hard drive connections are available. Most motherboards will still be compatible wiht IDE hard drives, but the newer SATA are a lot faster, so go with these.

Here’s a list of hardware I used:

An Asus Pundit P3 PH4 Barebones System
Intel Pentium D 820 Processor (2.8 GHz) Socket 775
Crucial 512Mb RAM DDR2 DIMM PC4200
LG DVD-RW [Multi Recorder]
Belkin CAT6E Cable
2 x500Mb Western Digital SATA II Hard Drives

for details,please visit:
http://www.wegotserved .co.uk/2007/02/11/how-to-build -your-new-home-server/

Answered by jaivir , an ibibo Master, at 2:00 PM on August 14, 2008

hi dear..

you can easily build your own personal home server for relatively little money compared with what's available at retail, and configuration.

Hardeware required :
ASUS T3-P5945GCX motherboard
Intel E1200 dual-core Celeron
Crucial DDR2 SRAM
chose Windows Home Server as the operating system for its stability, security, and user-friendly interface.500GB Western Digital Caviar SATA drive

Answered by Dan !!!!!! , an ibibo Specialist, at 2:00 PM on August 14, 2008