What do I need to make a server?

Question

Do I need a really good computer before installing a server on it. I mean like, can I use any kind of computer?

Answer 1

a normal pc can make a server anyway however The more good configuration you can get The more server performs effectively!!!!

Answer 2

yes sure u can use any kind of computers. It is depends upon the load. If u r going to use the server for learning purpose means dont format ur pc.Just use virtual pc. Goto microsoft website and search virtual pc. For this u need atlease 2GB RAM. Cool and enjoy.

Answer 3

I run a server on a amd k3-400 with about 512mb of memory.  Not any good as a WoW server, but it runs simple web pages fast enough.  You can set one up using apache, or built in windows iis.

Answer 4

Yes.

Depending on what you want to do with it an old computer will work as a file server.

If your going to use it as a media server a large hard drive would be needed. Install at least 512MB of RAM.

The machine itself does not have to be a screamer. You don't need a sound card and a cheapo video card is sufficient.

Answer 5

It depends on the type of server. A simple file server will run on pretty much anything better than a lump of wood. A machine to run half a dozen instances of Counterstrike Source, on the other hand, needs a pretty powerful machine.

Answer 6

A decent internet connection is the most important thing.

Otherwise, you don't need a fast computer to host a server. Especially if you are just hosting a normal web site. If you plan on having the server do a lot of processing (like running large aspx controls), you may need something a little faster. Of course, it all depends on the traffic you anticipate.