Before taking a look at the Windows Home Server software, you need to sort out some hardware to install it on! Later in the year, WHS will come ready-installed on dedicated hardware, supplied by the likes of HP, Dell and other OEMs. But that’s later in the year! So, I thought I’d have a go at building my own home sever. I’ve built one desktop PC before, so I’m not a complete novice, but if, like me, you are/were completely paralysed with fear when it came to trying to build a PC, don’t worry - it’s actually pretty straightforward, and whilst problems can happen, the parts themselves are all pretty sturdy, and as long as you do a little bit of homework to ensure you buy the right bits, they all slot together pretty easily.
Big things to watch out for - ensure you know what Memory and Processor is compatible with the motherboard. Most of the motherboard manufacturers have good websites, listing what types of processor (AMD or Intel) are compatible. You need to ensure you’re purchasing a processor that fits the right type of Socket. Again, they’ll also list th type of memory you should use. Check the PC number (eg. PC4200), and the type and speed of RAM. Some memory retailers (Crucial in particular) have great wizards for ensuring you select the right type of memory. Also ensure you check what hard drive connections are available. Most motherboards will still be compatible wiht IDE hard drives, but the newer SATA are a lot faster, so go with these.
Here’s a list of hardware I used:
- An Asus Pundit P3 PH4 Barebones System
Intel Pentium D 820 Processor (2.8 GHz) Socket 775
Crucial 512Mb RAM DDR2 DIMM PC4200
LG DVD-RW [Multi Recorder]
Belkin CAT6E Cable
2 x500Mb Western Digital SATA II Hard Drives
The Asus comes with integrated graphics and sound on-board, so there’s no need to purchase a sound or graphics card - hey, don’t worry, we’re not going to be playing Halo 2 on this thing!
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