how can i make my pc to work as server?

India
March 26, 2008 5:19am CST
i m planning to convert my old p4 ibm pc into server? how can i do so? is their any special hardware software needed?
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bikespot
@bikespot (483)
• Canada
27 Apr 08
What kind of server? Web hosting server? Networking server? You could run windows 2008 server or windows 2003 server. That is if you have around 1000$ to buy the software. If your cheap , like i am , go with ubuntu server. It's free and used all the time for web hosting. Special hardware? Not really , i wouldn't put any money into the p4 unless you really need it. Servers , use different processors , different ram , and different motherboard. You can run it as a server no problem , but with a small load.
manu_ghimire
@manu_ghimire (2626)
• India
27 Apr 08
well i am getting lots of feedback about ubuntu , well i am planning to install red hat enterprise edition , if not then i will defiantly go for ubuntu..thanx a lot for replying
emiliano75
@emiliano75 (680)
• Italy
16 Apr 08
You can find lot of information for use your pc as server in some linux distros websites, important for search information is fine them is server edition, for example if you are looking for ubutnu
manu_ghimire
@manu_ghimire (2626)
• India
27 Apr 08
well what if i am having red hat enterprise edition and if i can make my pc as server using services of linux.any idea any practical implementation documentation