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 Oct 24 2006, 1:10 pm
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What Windows OS is best for running a dedicated server?
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Oct 24 2006, 1:13 pm
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Flame Sage
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Windows Server.
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Windows Server 2003, but if you plan on using the computer for anything else besides a server, winXP pro would be your best option.
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Shlaklava wrote:
What <big>Windows</big> OS is best for running a dedicated server? Linux. *ducks* But seriously, the way Windows is designed and Linux and co are designed makes it so that Windows isn't the best option as a dedicated server for many things (BYOND, for example). It does, however, vary from situation to situation, so you'd need to know precisely what you want to host on your dedicated server before deciding what OS it should run. | |
well...I'm getting multiple comps and one is going to be for creating/designing stuff and the other is for the dedicated server for quite a few things (Byond games, Web Hosting, This thing I'm creating that is just a blob of bits right now).
And what do you mean by Windows isn't the best option as a dedicated server for many things (BYOND, for example).? The only reason I prefer Windows is because I don't feel like using a command line...I tried to use one and it just is way too tedious. | |
The problem with using Windows is(Among other things) is that it is not designed with being a server in mind. If you want to run a web/BYOND server, than you don't need a GUI. One of the great things about CLI(Command Line Interfaces) is that you can easily connect to the server and control it from your Windows based PC. Using Windows for a server actually hurts the process by giving a bunch of unneeded overhead.
Very few things server related are best on Windows. If you absolutely must use Windows, I suggest Win2k for lower powered machines and Windows XP Pro for higher powered machines. I don't much care for CLI on my desktop, but damned if it ain't easy to use for servers. | |
Shlaklava wrote:
And what do you mean by Windows isn't the best option as a dedicated server for many things (BYOND, for example).? Many server-type applications are designed with the intention of them being hosted on a linux-like computer. With BYOND, for example, you can reboot the world without having to log into it. It's also not taking up a window on your taskbar. The only reason I prefer Windows is because I don't feel like using a command line...I tried to use one and it just is way too tedious. Linux has GUIs too. For many people, once they're used to using a command line, they'd much rather use a CLI than a GUI for certain tasks. Instead of clicking through 3 or 4 layers of GUIs, a single command can tell you the information about your network connection (ip address, etc). On Linux you also get tab-completion for commands. Typing in the first 2 letters of a program's name, then pressing tab to get the rest automatically is the exact opposite of tedium. :) | |
is there anywhere that I can get a version that I can use too see if want to use it. But I might still use a windows server OS
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Shlaklava wrote:
is there anywhere that I can get a version that I can use too see if want to use it. But I might still use a windows server OS Linux is free, unless you want to buy the CDs and whatnot. It comes in many flavors, so Google until you find one that you want. Hiead | |
Shlaklava wrote:
is there anywhere that I can get a version that I can use too see if want to use it. But I might still use a windows server OS If you just want to try it out, you'll want a Live CD. And if it's your first time using Linux, I'd reccomend Ubuntu. Once you start getting to know it more, Gentoo would probably be the best bet. | |