cheap server

[t_guest]

Obviously the evaluation disk!

 

kerry you never know these days

[starscream]

Upgrade your ram and do it virtually

 

i have tried this approach and it never works i can never seem to get virtual server working

 

If you can't get a virtual one working you will never get a real one working!

 

I recommend you install server 2003 onto the free MS Virtual PC and play with that. Then if you wanna set up a domain I recommend getting VMWare. I am sure you could source it cheaply. It takes too long to install and set up in a real environmnet and I would personally only do it in a real life scenario where you need it. underpowered servers lead to long log in times among other things. I was in a similar situation as you a few years ago and was even experimenting with linux but until I could convince the headteachers to spend the money on a server instead of 8 desktop computers I bought a cheap and cheerful terastation from Buffalo for as network attached storage.

 

Server's have the specs they have for a reason. Also i would check with your LEA as if you left your job and you set up a cheap vanilla system the school might not get support from the LEA. At least if you buy a recommended server from them then other technicians could fix it if there is a fault.

 

This is my reason for going dell and ranger