Dissapointed with the spec.
Was hoping USB 3 to make an appearance, or thunderbolt.

window server is better or linux server is better?
cos my boss want make 1 server for storage files,
the pc all is window, xp + win 7.....

file server.. all client is windows based

use windows server with ad is the best

do i need client license if using window server?

you can never escape licensing with windows

usually 5 CAL license in included with windows server. But really, I never understand their licensee thing.. Only thing I know, cannot connected to remote desktop of the server when a few people connect and the same time..

A very good explanation on the Windows Server CAL.

Forgot to add...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client_access_license

This post has been edited by wildwestgoh: Jan 29 2013, 02:36 PM

5 cal mean 1 times only can have 5 user access the server?
mean if got 10 user, at 1 times only max 5 user can access?
if want more cal mean need to purchase?

Yes and only if you need 10 simultaneous access at a single time.
Some users does not need to access the file server at any given time so you may want to plan out your CALs carefully, it's expensive, after all.

How many User can a normal Windows 7 support?

I have been sharing files and there doesn't seem to have a limit (no of users.

Different username or guest?

same username....

is the LinkStation™ Pro Duo or LinkStation™ Duo good drives and budget worth NAS drives to share videos in the home network and installation files as well as a torrent downloader device? or is there other recommended drive??

where to find hp microserver?

is available at lowyat 4th floor.. same floor as All IT..

got contact?
cos not at kl, from sarawak..
wish to get 1 unit via postage....

Windows 7 does has a limits.
For my case Windows 7 Home Premium.



Open Command prompt on Administrator mode then execute command "net config server", it should show something like above.
If you sharing among small amount of users and don't mind the network bottleneck then you may go ahead, Windows server has better control, "almost" unlimited (depends on CAL license), and has better network performance.
I'm able to transfer at maximum hard disk speed on Intel Atom N230 + Dlink gigabit network card using Windows server, from Samsung HD203WI to my PC (C2Q 9550)'s WDC 3TB Green, maximum obtainable 80MB/s.

Wow. Too fast. Really 80MB/s or 80mbps? I can only get max 60-80mbps on my WD Mybooklive 3TB over 150mbps wifi. And max 120 mbps over a Gigabit ethernet port. Thats from my ultraportable to Mybooklive.

Before I switch to Windows server, Windows 7 after services optimization can't even reach 50MB/s, Windows server is better at handling network, it's designed for that purpose.
And for your case, WiFi & WD (NAS?) is the bottleneck.
If you're serious about performance, QNAP/Netgear top of the line product can provide you the speed with price, if you're like me whom want to squeeze every drop of $ for performance and don't mind DIY on hardware and software, DIY NAS is the best.
Full specs of my NAS:
Intel Atom N230 @ 1.6GHz (first gen... yea~~ )
2GB DDR2 RAM (recently upgraded from 1GB, improve GUI performance a bit )
DLink DGE-530T Gigabit network card (Special driver optimization 4MB buffer)
Seagate 500GB + Samsung 2TB

Simple, yea? Powaa of Windows Server...

Your hardware cost, need RM500 (without HDD)?
Of course, you'll need to factor in the cost of Win Server License too.... right?

For that price, might as well get a QNAP/Synology?