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Replacement server for school

  • 24-01-2013 01:37PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 462 ✭✭


    I'm looking to replace a very old Windows server in my local primary school. As we're on a very limited budget I was wondering what an ideal spec would be for a new server. It would have to service about 30 PCs and laptops and would be running active directory, DHCP, DNS etc.

    I already have a copy of Server 2008 I got foe cheap on a school scheme so i just need a guide to what kind of hardware features/practices I should be looking for e.g. hard drive size, mirrored drives, striping, backups, processor types, levels of RAM etc.

    I have built several PCs so I could either build it or buy a ready made server. Also, is there any difference from a purpose built server and a high powered desktop PC?

    Thanks.


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    What does "very limited" in terms of budget mean here?

    Depending on your budget, there can be differences yeah, they're not normally huge though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 462 ✭✭lunacyfoundme


    Well realistically at little as possible but they could probably go up to about €1,500 for a reasonably good machine that can act as a server. Bearing in mind we already have the OS.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭yeppydeppy


    try adverts.ie. You won't need anything big or impressive for only 30 pc's.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,923 ✭✭✭Wossack


    cheap entry level from Dell could be worth a look too - alot cheaper then you may think

    only thing about building a desktop pc to act as one, as they usually arent designed/well suited to being left on 24/7 for weeks/months at a time between reboots. Not sure if thats applicable mind..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,095 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Do you have a rack already or is it a standalone unit? (Presuming the latter).


    I'd say call dell, tell them its for a school with a low budget, they're usually good for doing deals over the phone. Practice your haggling first maybe.


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