Server Conversion Project: BSoD - Data Center

[Jeep]

Various things. Mainly remote data and file access.

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[Jeep]

I got my NewEgg parts today. I need to order another SATA Power - 4-Pin IDE Cable. The data adapter used the one I intended to use with the HDD, and I couldn't power the HDD. Fault of the manufacturer for not being considerate.

[Trinick!]

Or, you could cut that 30k cost to $0 by installing Ubuntu and SQLite. Seriously, why would you do that? Even if you're getting it for free that's a terrible choice. Also, Windows sucks absolute rooster at hosting servers. Seriously, 99% of webpages you visit daily are hosted off Linux.

[Ipquarx]

watts of heat

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Or, you could cut that 30k cost to $0

He's already said he gets it for free.

[Trinick!]

He's already said he gets it for free.

Even if you're getting it for free that's a terrible choice.

[Jeep]

It has to be Windows of some sort. I program in ASP 4.

[Trinick!]

It has to be Windows of some sort. I program in ASP 4.

asp runs on linux

[Rub]

So, I am on a journey to convert it to a corporate-worthy data center.

What?

Servers Final Worth
Hardware: ~$250.00
Software: ~$30,000.00
Total: EST $30,250.00

Installing paid but not for commercial use software doesn't make your system have a value of $30k lol.

Yes, you're wasting your time. Imo running a server at home is a complete waste of time and money.

[DontCare4Free]

Or, you could cut that 30k cost to $0 by installing Ubuntu and SQLite. Seriously, why would you do that? Even if you're getting it for free that's a terrible choice. Also, Windows sucks absolute rooster at hosting servers. Seriously, 99% of webpages you visit daily are hosted off Linux.

I hope you mean MySQL (more compatibility) or PostgreSQL, but yeah.

It has to be Windows of some sort. I program in ASP 4.

ASP.NET? If so, use mono. If not, you're developing in a technology that even MS has deprecated.

[Trinick!]

I hope you mean MySQL (more compatibility) or PostgreSQL, but yeah.

Apparently using MySQL for commercial purposes costs money, so I just said the first free SQL tool that came to mind.

[DontCare4Free]

Apparently using MySQL for commercial purposes costs money, so I just said the first free SQL tool that came to mind.

There is a commercial version of MySQL, but you only need it if you want some extra features, or you want to distribute modifications of MySQL itself under another license than the GPL. Anyway, if it's up to you (otherwise having the discussion at this point is pretty much pointless), you should pretty much always use PostgreSQL instead anyway (more liberal license, features such as transactional DDL, etc).

[Jeep]

What?
Installing paid but not for commercial use software doesn't make your system have a value of $30k lol.

Commercial use is permitted. You just can't sell the software. You have to personally use it to make money.

Yes, you're wasting your time. Imo running a server at home is a complete waste of time and money.

It's also is good for school and whatnot. It gives me access to my network and files at home.

I hope you mean MySQL (more compatibility) or PostgreSQL, but yeah.
ASP.NET? If so, use mono. If not, you're developing in a technology that even MS has deprecated.

ASP.NET 4 is actually rather amazing. Look into WebMatrix. It's the newest Web Development code on the market.

asp runs on linux

Just the extra step. I don't have much of a use for Linux. If anything, Windows is more functional, but more expensive. In my case, I don't need to consider prices, however.

[DontCare4Free]

ASP.NET 4 is actually rather amazing. Look into WebMatrix. It's the newest Web Development code on the market.

I've used ASP.NET 4 MVC a bit, but being primarily Windows-only is meant that it was pretty much useless for me (as well as that, IMO, getting it hooked up to a database (especially one that wasn't SQL Server) was too cumbersome IMO).

Just the extra step. I don't have much of a use for Linux. If anything, Windows is more functional, but more expensive. In my case, I don't need to consider prices, however.

Linux is going to give you much better performance for the specs. With the current specs you'd have a hard time running anything non-trivial on 2008 R2, so I doubt 2012 would be any better, while you should be able to run decently without any HW upgrades on a Linux server distro.

[Ipquarx]

Guys he's not getting linux.