NTHER91 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 im trying to set up a home server so i can store stuff on it and so can my family just music pics and such nothign that imma have to run a website off of i have no idea what im doing can someone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 1) hammer 2) ???? 3) profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted December 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 No really i dont know how to set one up. But i was hoping i could get at least the basics from someone . Jesse as always you da man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristanlee85 Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 Well, you could setup an FTP server to store/upload your files to and then use a web or FTP server to download the files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 I think you are looking for a windows file share. There are numerous ways to go about this one way is to go buy a Network harddrive you just mount the hd it shows up in windows like a HD and you can store files on it. Or you can setup linux to use SAMBA as a file server Or you can use and plan jain install of windows and share a folder on it. If you need more help hit me on aim I will gladly help you in anyways I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 im trying to set up a home server so i can store stuff on it and so can my family just music pics and such nothign that imma have to run a website off of i have no idea what im doing can someone help? Run on sentence anyone? You want it shared internally like your house? Or you want something that you can access from the internet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I suggest the new HP Windows Home Server. Very easy to use and setup, kinda of expensive but works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Do you just want to share stuff on your local network, or something more complicated? Either way, I can help you out. I'll be around most of the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristanlee85 Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I guess that's the main question: local network file sharing or sharing from remote locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Get a decent box....Toss an OS on it and use as a "server"....You dont need a server OS for what your plans are. Any PC running XP with a lot of storage and shares....Them use other PC and map drives to the box you consider a "server". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmeden Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I suggest the new HP Windows Home Server. Very easy to use and setup, kinda of expensive but works well. Don't forget, that if you use it to store files, you better not plan on editing them! See this article for how well 'home server' handles your priceless photos. http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9054178 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Don't forget, that if you use it to store files, you better not plan on editing them! See this article for how well 'home server' handles your priceless photos. http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9054178 Ive read similar articles about the problem but I have yet been able to recreate the corruption. Im sure it will be patched, but since I nor does it look like you would be editing remotely so I would not be worried atm. One thing I really love about home server is the uTorrent client built in. When I am at work I remote in to my server, and dl torrents as they get released throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I guess that's the main question: local network file sharing or sharing from remote locations. He intends to share his music and such over the net. We talked about it for a few minutes the other day. FTP was mentioned, but I think he would prefer to be able to stream audio right from the box. I then found out it's like a 400mhz PII and I am not so sure that will work very well for streaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 He intends to share his music and such over the net. We talked about it for a few minutes the other day. FTP was mentioned, but I think he would prefer to be able to stream audio right from the box. I then found out it's like a 400mhz PII and I am not so sure that will work very well for streaming. RAM specs pending it could run a shoutcast server with remote access to the playlist and music library. Low bit rate with only 1 user connected to it the box should be able to handle it. Even better if he was running linux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 im thinking i need to upgrade so that this will be an easier adventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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