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Angry@VMedia · 09-07-2008, 18:52

Hi popper!
I guess I dont know as much as I thought I did!
When I mean a server (for my use in this case) is to host (store) everything so I dont need duplicate copies strewn across multiple PC's (such as the programmes, utilities, music, games & pictures that my pc's have) also, I would like a central pc that will handle the print requests of all the computers (instead of having to move said printer to each pc whenever somebody wants to print) and also a central location that will store multiple PC backups (and if possible have the backup software on this 'server' only, and will backup each PC with my specifics). I also need this central (does this word fit better than server as I feel it does as it describes it perfectly - a central device that serves the other PC's) PC to stream music & video to the other PC's and games console that are in my home, as I have said, email as not a problem and does not need to be stored in 1 single location.

Actually, I have just thought of another issue, with the streaming video & music, I guess it would make more sence for a wired network, as there would be more bandwidth availible for other users, say if a user wanted to browse the internet while I was streaming, or if the central PC was in the process of a backup / restore job.

I now have a bit more time to think about it all (as the spare box room where I want it all situated is crammed full with crud, old boxes & crimbo decorations mainly) and so this will be sorted out at the weekend when everyone is around to lend a hand! Also going to be a bit of a pain as there is no electrical outlets in there due to it being a cupboard, so will have to drill a few holes to get an extension lead & the modem coax through to it, so I do have a bit more time to take it all in a bit!

And popper, I will read your info more closely later on when the house is quiet & I can concentrate more - thanks awefully for the trouble you have gone to with the information!

09-07-2008, 18:52	#9
Angry@VMedia Permanently Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 200	Re: Help setting up Networking Server Hi popper! I guess I dont know as much as I thought I did! When I mean a server (for my use in this case) is to host (store) everything so I dont need duplicate copies strewn across multiple PC's (such as the programmes, utilities, music, games & pictures that my pc's have) also, I would like a central pc that will handle the print requests of all the computers (instead of having to move said printer to each pc whenever somebody wants to print) and also a central location that will store multiple PC backups (and if possible have the backup software on this 'server' only, and will backup each PC with my specifics). I also need this central (does this word fit better than server as I feel it does as it describes it perfectly - a central device that serves the other PC's) PC to stream music & video to the other PC's and games console that are in my home, as I have said, email as not a problem and does not need to be stored in 1 single location. Actually, I have just thought of another issue, with the streaming video & music, I guess it would make more sence for a wired network, as there would be more bandwidth availible for other users, say if a user wanted to browse the internet while I was streaming, or if the central PC was in the process of a backup / restore job. I now have a bit more time to think about it all (as the spare box room where I want it all situated is crammed full with crud, old boxes & crimbo decorations mainly) and so this will be sorted out at the weekend when everyone is around to lend a hand! Also going to be a bit of a pain as there is no electrical outlets in there due to it being a cupboard, so will have to drill a few holes to get an extension lead & the modem coax through to it, so I do have a bit more time to take it all in a bit! And popper, I will read your info more closely later on when the house is quiet & I can concentrate more - thanks awefully for the trouble you have gone to with the information!