What OS to use for a server hosting all my movies? I have 2 HTPCs running Win7 Ultimate and they will each access movies (DVD and BluRay), Music (MP3s), and Photos on a server that has four (4) 1.5TB drives.
Each of the PCs is running Win7 Ultimate, but I'm wondering what's the best OS for the server that will not have a monitor hookup (i.e. only a power cable and GigaBit Cat6 network cable) - I think the correct term is "headless"
Any input will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!! I'm soooo excited about this Summer 2010 project for mysefl
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I forgot to insert hardware specs:
Dell PowerEdge T410
Processor, E5502, 1.86/4.8, 4MB Intel Dual Socket Nehalem, D0 [SINGLE CPU, but I'm considering adding the 2nd CPU, since it has the socket for it]
4GB (2 x 2GB) PC3-8500 Dual In-line Memory Module, 2G 1066, 2RX8X72, 8, 240, UBE
4 x 1.5TB WD
1 x 1.0TB WD
1 x 750GB WD
I'd love for the server to be able to do other things as well, but I didn't think that far yet - (i.e. domain controller for active directory so that I could have a domain at home, web server, email server, ftp server, database server, etc.)
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Each of the PCs is running Win7 Ultimate, but I'm wondering what's the best OS for the server that will not have a monitor hookup (i.e. only a power cable and GigaBit Cat6 network cable) - I think the correct term is "headless"
Any input will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!! I'm soooo excited about this Summer 2010 project for mysefl
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I forgot to insert hardware specs:
Dell PowerEdge T410
Processor, E5502, 1.86/4.8, 4MB Intel Dual Socket Nehalem, D0 [SINGLE CPU, but I'm considering adding the 2nd CPU, since it has the socket for it]
4GB (2 x 2GB) PC3-8500 Dual In-line Memory Module, 2G 1066, 2RX8X72, 8, 240, UBE
4 x 1.5TB WD
1 x 1.0TB WD
1 x 750GB WD
I'd love for the server to be able to do other things as well, but I didn't think that far yet - (i.e. domain controller for active directory so that I could have a domain at home, web server, email server, ftp server, database server, etc.)
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