Setting up home server

thedude3213 · 03-19-08, 10:24 PM

Ok, so my friends got an old computer and he wants me to turn it into a home server.

Theres several computers around the house, and he wants to be able to have them all able to access the server and his files from any of the computers in his house.

Where do I start? I really don't know much about networking.

Edit: Also wants all computers to print on the same printer.

Runningman · 03-20-08, 09:38 AM

what is this server going to be used for?

thedude3213 · 03-20-08, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runningman

what is this server going to be used for?

Just stuff like pictures and backing up the computers, and he wants to have all the computers print from the same place.

**crainger** · 03-20-08, 04:54 PM

An XP machine should do if you have one around (Pro would be preferable over Home). Vista Business would also do. Just run the networking wizards, install the printers to that PC, share the printers and any folders. You'll be set. Sharing is easy, just right click and go to share.

thedude3213 · 03-23-08, 08:12 PM

Thanks!

03-19-08, 10:24 PM	#1
thedude3213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 33	Setting up home server Ok, so my friends got an old computer and he wants me to turn it into a home server. Theres several computers around the house, and he wants to be able to have them all able to access the server and his files from any of the computers in his house. Where do I start? I really don't know much about networking. Edit: Also wants all computers to print on the same printer. __________________ M/B: Abit AB9 Pro CPU: E6600 (stock speed) RAM: 3GB DDR2 GPU: 8800GT

03-20-08, 09:38 AM	#2
Runningman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 925	Re: Setting up home server what is this server going to be used for?

03-20-08, 04:54 PM	#4
crainger Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia Posts: 29,535	Re: Setting up home server An XP machine should do if you have one around (Pro would be preferable over Home). Vista Business would also do. Just run the networking wizards, install the printers to that PC, share the printers and any folders. You'll be set. Sharing is easy, just right click and go to share.

03-23-08, 08:12 PM	#5
thedude3213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 33	Re: Setting up home server Thanks! __________________ M/B: Abit AB9 Pro CPU: E6600 (stock speed) RAM: 3GB DDR2 GPU: 8800GT

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