I got my BS in computer science in May and am in the process of looking for a job. In order to help me get a job, and to be more preppared for the real world I am getting some certifications as well. I will be taking the CCNA on Friday August 19th. After that I am planning on A+ and some Microsoft certifications as well.
Anyway I would like a server to practice on. I only really have a few requirments for it:
1. Be as cheap as possible
2. Run Windows Server 2003 realibly and usably (meaning it doesn't take forever to load or transfer files)
Basically I want to emulate a business server that would be performing domain services, allow roaming user profiles, shared files and applications, etc. Nothing really fancy like hosting websites or gaming. What type of specs would I be able to get away with for something like this? Also some recommendations on things such as motherboards and CPUs would be appreciated.
TIA.
Erik
Anyway I would like a server to practice on. I only really have a few requirments for it:
1. Be as cheap as possible
2. Run Windows Server 2003 realibly and usably (meaning it doesn't take forever to load or transfer files)
Basically I want to emulate a business server that would be performing domain services, allow roaming user profiles, shared files and applications, etc. Nothing really fancy like hosting websites or gaming. What type of specs would I be able to get away with for something like this? Also some recommendations on things such as motherboards and CPUs would be appreciated.
TIA.
Erik