I know I have a server with Windows Server 2008 R2 - but how to tell if it's standard? If it's something different, will this not work?
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To determine the type of server software it is easiest to right click on computer and go to properties. It will show in the window. If you need anything you can email me at adam@flacns.com.
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Not 100% sure, it definitely works with Server 2012 which would imply it will work with Windows 8 so I suspect it may. The drivers are certainly available and 2012 R2 matches up with 8.1, I'm 99% sure it would, just haven't tried it myself.
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I don't know of any functionality other than the sharing/server functionality. I think they both do the same thing.
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I have two of these. I run Win7 Pro x64 on one, and Server 2008R2 with a 3rd Gen Core i5 and 16GB RAM on another. No issues whatsoever. All drivers available on Shuttle's website work fine, even card reader. It makes for a wonderful server. I even run another 2008R2 VM using Hyper-V and everything works great. I have nothing negative to say about this guy as a small, quiet, cool server.
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Win8.1 is not a server operating system. I would suggest Server 2012 R2 for your server OS. If you want to use it as a PC go ahead, however, you do not get the same networking features as you would with Windows Server.
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I bought it...asked customer service on the phone who assured me it was capable to work with Windows 8 even though box said Windows 7 compatable...nothing about windows 8 or 8.1 Spent way too much time trying to get my new windows 8 computer to recognize the print server even after loading the disc...not worth the effort...go with one that says Windows 8 compatable ( should also work with Windows 8,1 which is just an update)
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Not really sure what do you mean by home server. I use it with Windows 7 x64 and it does not need any 3rd party drivers. The OS recognizes the device automatically, hope it helps
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My unit has trouble working with any of our Windows machines here (Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, etc.) It will take about a minute to create a directory, about a minute to rename it, cannot do a findfirst, cannot display files in any requested order (date, size). I see that other reviewers had no problem with theirs, so my troubles are possibly with my unit. But none of us trust the drive, and no one is using it.
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Yes, we've had it running over a year in our server room concurrently connected to multiple systems running Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 with no problems. Just make sure to use a strong UPS.
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Zachary, The Certified Servers team appreciates your question. The Poweredge 2950 is able to have Windows 2012 installed on it.
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I was able to get this product working on Windows 7, so it should work on 2008 server but i could not say that it will 100% work
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The "Certified Servers" team appreciates your question. Yes, Dell Poweredge 2950 supports Windows Server 2012 and VMWare ESXI.
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It works with any MB as long as you have drivers for the OS. Note that adapter teaming is not available for this card on Win Sever 2012 R2 as this card is not supported for that feature. Otherwise, get an updated Intel server adapter.
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MS and HP recommend you only use WHS designed components, but yes you can install custom applications. One option is to use remote desktop to connect to the server, from there it's pretty much your standard Windows.
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This product does work with Windows 7, however legally you should own Windows Server 2008 + and also have Client Access Licenses. Also use shielded twisted pair ethernet cables with metal boots on the ends they allow proper functionality and without discoloration.
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If you're asking this question, you're *very* likely looking at wrong configuration. I suggest you shop for a desktop PC, not server, as there may be many other things surprising to you.Going back to the original question - no, it's not hard.
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My experience went like Matt's, with the exception that mine was installed on a Perc 5/i Integrated controller in an older Dell PowerEdge 2900 tower server. It has been going strong with no warnings/errors since February 2013.