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server 08 on 512Mb ram

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  • 10-03-2011 3:38pm
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    weeder
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    hey guys, have a pc here that im converting into a home file server and i have a windows 2008 and 2003 license from dreamspark.

    the machine is
    athlon xp 2400+
    512Mb ram
    40/80GB hard drive
    2x1TB drives on a sata card.

    now i have a sempron 3000+ laptop with a gig of ram that runs 7 fine so im guessing this pc would be grand if it had a bit more ram, that said I would like to know if it will run very well at all on the half gig of ram as it will be a while before I can upgrade the ram in it or will i just stick 2k3 on it?

    and yes i understand that I could install linux or the like of windows home server on it for more ease of use but tbh i would like some more hands on experience with windows server so i might as well install that.


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    #2
    Sposs
    Registered Users Posts: 2,472 ✭✭✭Sposs


    you'd have major issues getting 2008 to work , 2003 could work on it but performance wise it's not going to be great.


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    #3
    weeder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,469 ✭✭✭weeder


    ittl do for what i want really, failing that ive a P4 dell knocking about. Ive ran 2k3 on much lesser machines


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    rolion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,362 ✭✭✭rolion


    2008 some how is different than 2003 in resource demanding.
    chck adverts'server section,you might be able to pick-up a real bargain !

    also,make sure that 32 bits and 64 bits difference is being made as well...

    have fun...


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    Captain Commie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 688 ✭✭✭Captain Commie


    2008 will install and run on it, i currently have a Hyper-V guest with 512MB Ram, it runs but thats about it


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