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From: Pegasus [MVP] on 18 May 2010 03:35


"TMA" <tma(a)tmasoftwares.com> wrote in message
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> "Pegasus [MVP]" <news(a)microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:euuIqve9KHA.3840(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> If you have no idea what Windows server is about then you should pick up
>> some training or read some text book on the subject first, before
>> committing yourself to buying and installing it. Without sound knowledge
>> you either waste your time and money (at best) or you cause a disaster at
>> your workplace (at worst). Running a server without being suitably
>> trained is like driving a bus while having only an ordinary car driver's
>> licence. A lot of people might depend on you.
>
> I think I didn't make myself clear in my previous posts, so I will try to
> explain myself a little better.
> I am a programmer (oracle, mysql, php, java, delphi and c++) for 15+
> years. I used to work with Unix and NT servers for over a decade in the
> past, so I guess I AM used with "servers" and I know what they're for. No,
> this is not a workplace, and no, this is not going to cause any "disaster"
> and no, I'm not going to spend my money. I just intended to download the
> trial version for a few days and test to see if it will be good for what I
> intend to do with it.
> That said, if you pay close attention to what I asked, you will notice
> that all the programs I listed are server-side applications. So, since
> this OS is named MS "SERVER" I thought maybe databases and http/ftp/vnc
> servers would be included in the "server" nomenclature. I was just making
> sure before downloading it.
> So, this is a HOME environment and I want to share my own videos and
> pictures and music around the other computers in the house as well as
> install http/ftp/vnc servers inside this home network. I tried windows XP
> but it seems to be tricky with WMP v11 and my Sony Bravia TV won't
> recognize its videos (even though WMP v12 with Win7 works fine). I was
> wondering if Windows Server would be any better for that specific task as
> well as the other apps mentioned above.
>
> Thanks in advance.

As I mentioned in my other response, a Windows server is basically a
workstation with many functions added. If certain applications do not work
on your WinXP machine then it is unlikely that they will work on your
server.

From: David Kerber on 18 May 2010 08:03
In article <eyv4Yyl9KHA.3880(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>, tma(a)tmasoftwares.com
says...
>
> > I'll agree with Pegasus... but add some more info for you: A server is
> > no place to run applications. You can, most do work. But, it's the
> > wrong environment. A server has an intended purpose - if you want it
> > to be fast and work well as a server, keep applications off it and use
> > it for what it was intended for.
>
> None of the programs I listed in my questions could be considered
> "applications" since they are all server-side listeners. I will repeat them
> for better comprehension:
>
> Oracle XE 10g (database SERVER for oracle)
> MySQL (latest version) (another database SERVER)
> Apache 2.2 (http SERVER)

Runs fine on 2008


> FileZilla server (ftp SERVER)

Runs fine on 2008


> Windows Media Player 12 sharing (media SERVER)
> Ultra VNC (vnc SERVER)
>
> .... all are SERVERS.
>
>
> > That said: very few application software packages and/or hardware
> > drivers come with Windows Server software listed as "compatible"
> > unless they are intended for a server. Free "home only" versions of
> > programs do not typically run on Servers as they expect you to by the
> > professional version. Some packages you purchase won't install because
> > the programmers coded the software to look for a specific OS version
> > and they don't often include the servers - even though the servers
> > have the same rough OS as the desktop packages.
>
> I know all that, I was just wanting to know about Windows Server 2008
> specifically, since I have never seen it running.

IME, if it will run on Win2k or Win2003, it will run on 2008.


From: TMA on 18 May 2010 11:42
> As I mentioned in my other response, a Windows server is basically a
> workstation with many functions added. If certain applications do not work
> on your WinXP machine then it is unlikely that they will work on your
> server.

Thank you.

From: TMA on 18 May 2010 11:42
Thank you, I will give it a try then.

"David Kerber" <ns_dkerber(a)ns_warrenrogersassociates.com> wrote in message
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> In article <eyv4Yyl9KHA.3880(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>, tma(a)tmasoftwares.com
> says...
>>
>> > I'll agree with Pegasus... but add some more info for you: A server is
>> > no place to run applications. You can, most do work. But, it's the
>> > wrong environment. A server has an intended purpose - if you want it
>> > to be fast and work well as a server, keep applications off it and use
>> > it for what it was intended for.
>>
>> None of the programs I listed in my questions could be considered
>> "applications" since they are all server-side listeners. I will repeat
>> them
>> for better comprehension:
>>
>> Oracle XE 10g (database SERVER for oracle)
>> MySQL (latest version) (another database SERVER)
>> Apache 2.2 (http SERVER)
>
> Runs fine on 2008
>
>
>> FileZilla server (ftp SERVER)
>
> Runs fine on 2008
>
>
>> Windows Media Player 12 sharing (media SERVER)
>> Ultra VNC (vnc SERVER)
>>
>> .... all are SERVERS.
>>
>>
>> > That said: very few application software packages and/or hardware
>> > drivers come with Windows Server software listed as "compatible"
>> > unless they are intended for a server. Free "home only" versions of
>> > programs do not typically run on Servers as they expect you to by the
>> > professional version. Some packages you purchase won't install because
>> > the programmers coded the software to look for a specific OS version
>> > and they don't often include the servers - even though the servers
>> > have the same rough OS as the desktop packages.
>>
>> I know all that, I was just wanting to know about Windows Server 2008
>> specifically, since I have never seen it running.
>
> IME, if it will run on Win2k or Win2003, it will run on 2008.
>
>
>
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