Hey guys,
Havn't had time to get caught up on home server hardware lately, so bare with my questioning here if you can.
I'm looking to run a VERY small windows server (I intend to run ONLY AD/DNS/DHCP from this server). I will NOT be used for storage or any other type of services.
I'm hoping the device is as tiny as possible, and as ultra low power as possible. It does not need wireless or tons of hard drive space, etc. Hell, if I can run it on a USB key, I'm cool with that.
Can someone suggest a very small setup that will run Server 2012 comfortably ?
I'm hoping to keep the total cost under $350 if possible.
I already have an ESXi server and a Xpenology NAS, so storage and other horsepower is covered for other service when I need it. I'm just finding that running a single host ESXi box with my DC existing on it, doesn't work well for recovery reasons (power outtages longer than my UPS can handle).
suggestions/questions are welcome.
Cheers,
Spyrule
Havn't had time to get caught up on home server hardware lately, so bare with my questioning here if you can.
I'm looking to run a VERY small windows server (I intend to run ONLY AD/DNS/DHCP from this server). I will NOT be used for storage or any other type of services.
I'm hoping the device is as tiny as possible, and as ultra low power as possible. It does not need wireless or tons of hard drive space, etc. Hell, if I can run it on a USB key, I'm cool with that.
Can someone suggest a very small setup that will run Server 2012 comfortably ?
I'm hoping to keep the total cost under $350 if possible.
I already have an ESXi server and a Xpenology NAS, so storage and other horsepower is covered for other service when I need it. I'm just finding that running a single host ESXi box with my DC existing on it, doesn't work well for recovery reasons (power outtages longer than my UPS can handle).
suggestions/questions are welcome.
Cheers,
Spyrule