Anyone here have a home server?

[arizonapcrepair]

Does anyone here have a server in their house? I am trying to run an old SFF PC on Windows Server 2k3, and wondering if anyone else does the same.

So far, my server is just wasting electricity.

[ireviews]

I have a home server, but it is Linux not Windows. I mostly use it for my Shout Cast radio station.

[ichwar]

I have a server, but again, it's Linux. I just use it for LAN file sharing.

[Anna]

No server, but I have my computer set to act as a web server strictly for personal testing, with php and mysql.

[Gouri]

I too have linux server. Works as FTP, Web and NFS servers. Previously i have it on windows but once it given some problem. I switched to Linux. So far no problem.

[ah-blabla]

I have a Siemens router which runs a (limited) ftp server. I have been thinking of setting up a home server, the only thing is I'm not sure what hardware to get. (What I want is one of those really low-energy consumption devices). This would likewise be under GNU/Linux though.

[Smith6612]

I run a home server here from a Linux box from time to time, and before I moved to x10Hosting I ran a home server for 2 years off of a Linux box. If you need help I can surely help you, as hosting in Windows is a bit easier than in Linux. Just tell me what you need help with specifically first so that I'm not writing up a wall of text.

@ah-blabla: If you're looking for a low power server, assemble a mini-PC with an Atom Processor (these typically run at 1.6-1.8Ghz, but can be overclocked). Those things under full load shouldn't require any more than 40-50 watts and it should suffice just fine. Modern day Linux distros given you have enough RAM can run just fine with a 500Mhz and slower processor, so that will be out of the question now.

[ah-blabla]

@ah-blabla: If you're looking for a low power server, assemble a mini-PC with an Atom Processor (these typically run at 1.6-1.8Ghz, but can be overclocked). Those things under full load shouldn't require any more than 40-50 watts and it should suffice just fine. Modern day Linux distros given you have enough RAM can run just fine with a 500Mhz and slower processor, so that will be out of the question now.

40-50 watts does seem quite high -- however I have been sifting the web a bit and found a 25 watt server configuration:
http://www.kanonbra.com/index.php/pr...wer-web-server
I think I might try building something based on this. The only problem is getting a pci cable modem, which would allow me to get rid of the standalone cable modem, and an FXO card to serve our VOIP telephone line which the modem currently serves. However I'm not sure I want to combine our phone (important) with a server. This would also need a slightly different board.

Update:// Yes, I'd better leave the modem out of this server, since that needs at least 2x pci slots. I can then use the one slot the via boards provide for some lan ports, and have wireless on usb.

[crabbypup]

i have a server at home that runs linux mint gnome on an amd duron mobile 1.2ghz with 512mb of RAM. i run it as a headless (no monitor) desktop and operate it by vnc over wireless g. i have it set up with wake on lan and it mostly does file sharing. i also use it as a network sound device hooked up to my stereo in my room. it runs pretty well. what are you going to use your server for?

btw: the TDP on the duron is only 56W. it throttles pretty nicely too.

[hamtum]

sorry not me,, but why u r asking dear