OS For File Server ?

[Dicehunter]

In the midst of building my file server, The case, Mobo, CPU, Memory, HDD's etc... I have all planned out but I have no clue about which OS would be best suited to the task.

Any pointers are appreciated

 

[RadeonHDx]

I don't actually know which is best and I was about to ask myself but people will probably want to know what its use is and how much tinkering you would care to do.

 

[Dicehunter]

I don't actually know which is best and I was about to ask myself but people will probably want to know what its use is and how much tinkering you would care to do.

Just your average file server really, Videos, Music, Mods etc...

 

[barnsley]

Windows 7 professional seems the best way unless you want to fork out £250 for server 2012 essentials

-edit- FFS this is why killing home server off was a bad idea Microshaft

 

[MadShadow]

There are a bunch of open-source/free operating systems for things like this. I believe Tek Syndicate review a couple of them; they seem like they know their stuff.

 

[Dicehunter]

Windows 7 professional seems the best way unless you want to fork out £250 for server 2012 essentials

-edit- FFS this is why killing home server off was a bad idea Microshaft

Would that interface with Windows 8.1 though ? Or would Windows 8.1 be a choice ?

There are a bunch of open-source/free operating systems for things like this. I believe Tek Syndicate review a couple of them; they seem like they know their stuff.

I shall have to go and have a look thank you

 

[barnsley]

Would that interface with Windows 8.1 though ? Or would Windows 8.1 be a choice ?



I shall have to go and have a look thank you

Yeah its a choice. I'd look at open source stuff as well however I suggested windows as I'm lazy ;D

 

[RamboOC]

I have all the editions of windows server 2012 for free

 

[MadShadow]

I have all the editions of windows server 2012 for free

Legit versions?

 

[Dicehunter]

I have all the editions of windows server 2012 for free

You git.... ^_^

 

[ShaunB-91]

You git.... ^_^

He pirated them lol.

 

[Dicehunter]

He pirated them lol.

I was thinking student bonus seeing as they get Windows products for free.

 

[ShaunB-91]

I was thinking student bonus seeing as they get Windows products for free.

Oh maybe lol. You never know with that Rambo.

 

[RamboOC]

You git.... ^_^

I offer you the most standard edition of windows server 2012 for free if you want

they are legit keys from microsoft, my school offers them for free via microsoft

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newbies please don't chase me about free keys

 

[MadShadow]

I offer you the most standard edition of windows server 2012 for free if you want

they are legit keys from microsoft, my school gives them out

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newbies please don't chase me about free keys

But is it pirated, did you get it with student benefits or something?

 

[RamboOC]

 

[MadShadow]

Ah I see, Matthew

 

[Dicehunter]

Lucky git ! ^_^

 

[RamboOC]

Lucky kit ! ^_^

If you want Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials 64-bit for free, you know who to PM

I have no use for it and i use the datacentre edition anyway

 

[barnsley]

Oh I wonder if I'm eligible for that discount despite not being a student...