help setting up a server..

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atlrocks07

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Ok i will be using the computer in my sig..but will only use 1 out of 2 hard drives.

i am trying to make a server to backup my stepdad business laptop and other computer in the house but mostly for the laptop.

where do i start?
what software i need?

ok i am a dam noobie.. :confused:
 
Well, if you want a just something to hold your files, you can go with a regular OS like Win 2000, XP or Linux if you're so inclined. If you truely want to build a server with a server OS, you'll need Win Server 2000 or 2003 or Linux and then you go from there...
 
building a server is no simple forum question. my best suggestion is find a freind who has done it and can assist you real time to do the work and get a real server OS like 2k or 2k3 server to do the job. Linux also works but good luck on that. you dont need much for hardware for something this small but starting a server and learning how to use the OS is good experience for the future.
 
A server OS isnt cheap either, if you have a WinXP or 2000 machine you can share a folder and then have the laptop map to it and copy files there.

What exactly are you wanting to accomplish? - the more information you give the better help you should receive
 
Well, what/ how do you want to back stuff up? Will you be making an image of the full hdd or just the files that are hard to replace if they get lost? Are you planning to do anything else with the server?

Obviously, you will need some OS on it and then a way to put files on it. Do you want to spend lots of money on it or rather time?
 
He need some kind of way to back up all his work from his labtop.

i want this to be a learn curve for me too.

i am senior in hs and will be started college next year majoring in computer network specialist.
:)
 
i would say for starters then share a drive, give permissions and then map it

always start simple and work up from there

because unless you intend to setup a domain there really is no need to get a server os to do what you are wanting
 
I agree, the system you have shown for your pc would do just fine, give him a network share and call it a day. Your classes next year will give you more of an Idea on what to do.
 
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