P166 server?

[Kaelon]

Hey all,
I wanna setup a server on my network that makes all my users log in to it (so I can set rights, hahaha). After I bought 3 wireless pc-cards with pci adapters, built a 1.3 ghz comp with geforce2 400 from the ground up, bought a total of 928MB of sdram and DDR ram, and bought a linksys wirelss ap + cable/dsl router, I don't have much money left to spend . I now want to add a server on my network and all I have left is a Pentium 166 (overclocked 200). I can put about 128MB of ram in it but thats it. Do you think that this would be a suitable server? Three computers connect to it and 2 of them will be playing multiplayer games and the server will be hosting a web server that I have created. I guess what I'm trying to say is will this peice o' crap do it for me or should I spring for faster (and how much faster?)? Thanks all.
-Kaelon

Edited by Sowulo--inappropriate content

[weazel]

Well, if plan on installing Win2K Server I doubt it......Linux on the other hand would be fine if you were just going to set it up as a router but prolly not as a domain controller....in my opinion

[thirdfey]

[quote]Originally posted by Weazel:
<strong>Well, if plan on installing Win2K Server I doubt it......Linux on the other hand would be fine if you were just going to set it up as a router but prolly not as a domain controller....in my opinion</strong><hr></blockquote>

But with Samba should be able to make it a PDC. Key word, should, play with Linux, according to the Samba documentation it is PDC capable.

[thirdfey]

[quote]Originally posted by Kaelon:
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What could you have possibly added at the end of your network question to have this done to you <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

[Sowulo]

[quote]Originally posted by thirdfey:
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What could you have possibly added at the end of your network question to have this done to you </strong><hr></blockquote>

It was a sarcastic image file that just said a little too much.....

[Stalemate]

[quote]Originally posted by thirdfey:
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But with Samba should be able to make it a PDC. Key word, should, play with Linux, according to the Samba documentation it is PDC capable.</strong><hr></blockquote>

You could also try Solaris for x86 and use PC Netlink for the same effect. Been using it for a while now on a Solaris machine which is also a domain BDC.

Micro$oft must be foaming at the mouth

[Kaelon]

*Just havin' a little fun with the microsoft, isp, counterpart. *
I'm not sure linux is for me fella's mostly because i don't understand it very well just like Apple (hehe). I'm thinking about studying up on it though so I may do it. Will my network run noticably slower by putting this server on it? Should I just keep the wireless ap dhcp?
-Kaelon

[EvilCabbage]

I would slap linux on it too.

<a href="http://www.e-smith.org" target="_blank">www.e-smith.org</a> have a great version, which will allow you to have a fully functioning web server / proxy / file server, in about 20 minutes, with no real linux skills.

[Computer Tech NE]

What exactly is the server going to be doing? Are the multi-player games going to be hosted on it? Is it going to be sharing an internet connection. If all you are doing is logging in and out and sharing some files what you have will work just fine with Windows NT or something. A web server that doesn't get a ton of hits doesn't need to be very fast. Stay away from IIS and run sambar if you go that route.

[Kaelon]

ok i think I've decided to make it a linux box even though i may upgrade the computer to at least a 300mhz. I checked out the e-smith website (thanx evilcabbage) and I'm downloading sme server v5.0. I can't wait to play with linux. Thanks all for your help .
-Kaelon

[Hughdman]

If all you need is to validate in a domain and use policies then NT4 Server will run on a P166 with 128... as long as the components are not too wierd (check the compatibility list).

When you install Server you will be prompted to choose what kind of server it is:

Stand Alone Member Server
Primary Domain Controller
Backup Domain Controller

You must choose PDC during the install, because there is no way to make a server a domain controller without reinstaling NT. Then you can use the policy editor to your hearts content.

Hugh

[Geek #1]

Servers are dependent of two things - Memory (RAM) and Disk Space.

As it is a home server with only a limited number of users, any old PC will do.

128 Mb RAM will be more than enough. I am brushing up my NT server skills at the moment - on a P2/266 with 64 Mb ram and a 2 Gig Hard disk. It only has a maximum of 3 PC's connected at any one time, therefore you don't need a $5000 job.

[Bank_Tech]

[quote]Originally posted by EvilCabbage:
<strong>
<a href="http://www.e-smith.org" target="_blank">www.e-smith.org</a> have a great version, which will allow you to have a fully functioning web server / proxy / file server, in about 20 minutes, with no real linux skills.</strong><hr></blockquote>

I second EvilCabbage, I have been using e-smith for a home server for about 6 months. Easy to use from the get go, but also very customizable. Would not suggest for someone wanting to learn linux, but is an excellent, inexpensive solution for a mixed windows enviroment as it comes with Samba installed.