I am looking for a simple to use home server software. Would you recommend 2011 WHS or 2012 MS Server Esentials?
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2012 MS ServerEssentials. 2011 WHS is based on windows server 2008, which will be sun-setting pretty soon. The only drawback to using 2012 is that the connection to "client" computers is through use of a "domain" to tie all the client computers into a single network. The old method was to have the server connect directly with each client machine - you didn't have to be part of a domain in order to use the server. 2011 WHS uses the "old" method.
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The documentation states support for Windows 7, Vista, and Server 2008. I am running the 642L with Server 2012. There are x32 and x64 versions of the drivers, but it doesn't appear that Windows Server 2003 (which reaches end-of-life on 7/15/2015) is supported.
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The RocketRAID 640L is supported under WHS 2012 (that's what my server runs) but the SMART data is only accessible under the controller card's own user interface. The good news it that support for maintenance data is quite complete. I've been running the 640L card for a couple of years now and it operated through two hard drive failures without data loss (use WD Black drives, I've had good luck with them). The setup documentation is cryptic but you can work your way through it.
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ESXi/vSphere compatible SAS-capable HBA, supported by Windows Server 2012 and 2008R2 and it runs in 2 modes, IT (straight through No Raid) and IR (Raid 0,1,1E,10)I've used it for ZFS under FreeNAS and Nas4Free, next project it will be used for Windows Storage Spaces under server2012R2 Don't forget to order the right kind of cables between the cards SFF connectors and your drives.
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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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Yes it should. We are running a 2012 R2 environment with 2 hyper-v 2012 servers for testing.No through put problems. However make sure your switch is configuration supports NIC aggregation if its a smart switch. This setting can be ran and managed right from the 2012 R2 & 2012 server management console.Not sure if HP has a application for NIC aggregate like broadcom and Intel does. But the 2012 windows server series seems to handle and manage it just fine. We are also running the NICs and a single point of aggregation that gives us 4Gbps uplink to the network. It's fast!
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Hi Calvin, It comes with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation.Thanks, PCrush
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As noted by earlier responses, HP provides a very good manual. Before making hardware changes, download a copy of this manual and refer to the correct upgrade section. As a long term IT person I strongly recommend you keep H/W manuals in a binder for every piece of equipment (including i/o cards, drives, etc.) you have. This will save you a lot of time, effort and grief when you need to support something in the future.
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I currently do run on Windoes 7 and it does not need any extra installing software other than connecting to the computer. Very smooth process.
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Read the reviews on the 2012 vs. and I think you will see that the 2011 vs. may not have the issues that the newer vs. does. I have used QuickBooks Pro in the past, beginning in 2002 and the last year was 2008. I was very impressed with the ease of use and the ability to make corrections to posting without having to do journal entries, ie. just fix the posting. The payroll, when I was doing it came with the annual upgrade for free, so I upgraded annually. There was no limit on the number of employees, or if there was we never reached it. Our highest employee count was probably twenty. But having read the reviews for 2012 I am wondering if I want to install for my new start-up company. Maybe the 2011 for now and see what else is out there before we have employees.
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I am sure It would work with Server 2012. I am using it on a ultrabook running windows 8.1 pro. But I cannot recommend this product as it is already malfunctioning. It has a loose connection and turns off and on with the slightest of movements. It also gets very hot. I will be buying a different within the next couple of weeks.
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With Windows Server 2012, there is no software to install in order to add CALs. You buy the CALs required, you get a piece of paper that indicates that you have purchased the required number of CALs and that is it. I just did one a few months back and had the same question. After previously working with Server 2003 and 2008 this was different.This answer marked as correct by Zhang Qikun Microsoft Contingent Staff Moderator on social.technet.microsoft.com on February 11, 2013
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Windows server 2012 essentials does not use CALs. It has a 25 user limit, meaning you can have 25 user accounts in active directory. Keep in mind this version of server hits the ground running as primary domain controller and must be the primary dc for the domain. Also does NOT support hyper-v like server standard does.
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Yes it should. We are running a 2012 R2 environment with 2 hyper-v 2012 servers for testing. No through put problems. However make sure your switch is configuration supports NIC aggregation if its a smart switch. This setting can be ran and managed right from the 2012 R2 & 2012 server management console. Not sure if HP has a application for NIC aggregate like broadcom and Intel does. But the 2012 windows server series seems to handle and manage it just fine. We are also running the NICs and a single point of aggregation that gives us 4Gbps uplink to the network. It's fast!
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Good question, and I think it depends primarily on which applications you want to install on Windows Home Server. You can find an "official" list of add-ins at http://www.wegotserved.com/category/add-ins/whs-v1/ or http://www.wegotserved.com/category/add-ins/whs-v2/. The only "official" add-ins I have installed are PerfectDisk 11 and Windows Home Server Disk Management, but I've also installed VisualSVN Server, Debugging Tools for Windows, RoboCopy, and UltraEdit. The biggest complaint I have is that backing up PCs to Windows Home Server works great, but backing up Windows Home Server to an external drive has some rather severe limitations - it won't back up files that extend beyond the file path limit or that exceed a certain size. This is why I use RoboCopy to backup Windows Home Server instead of the Backup link in the Windows Home Server Console.
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If you set the server 2012(r1 or r2) up as a domain controller then any connecting clients need to be professional version. Home versions will only work in a workgroup. You also need to buy CALS(client access licenses) for any PCs connecting to the server to be legal.
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Good website. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. I will probably go with the first one an get the software if needed. good advice. The new one looks pretty, gut I don't spend money if there isn't enough upgrade to justify the added espense.