Thread: File server setup (i'm a newb)

hi, i'm new forum, , have absolutely no idea version of linux. i've pretty used windows, though have been intrigued linux , it's many different forms.

have server run @ home. want fileserver, files can accessed central souce @ home, things films , music mostly, programs , applications etc. it's huge dump. runs ftp , website (just private family thing) no more 3 or 4 people view site or use ftp.

have running on 'borrowed' copy of server 2k3 test mule, , honest, it's slow, or pain in backside.

know lot of people use linux based servers, though i'd have @ , see if better platform need.

so, need is...

1. file server.
2. media server (mostly sharing films kids ps3)
3. web accessible ftp server.
4. web accessible website.
5. needs able run vuze/torrent download upload program.
6. needs able run teamspeak 3 server.
7. vnc (or similiar) usefull don't have keep going server change things or check on it.
8. needs compatible versions of windows xp onwards.

doesn't need dhcp or domain controller network, router dhcp bit already.

have registered domain name pointing home ip, , works ok (though it's little limited speed, should change soon).

machine is:-

athlon x2 255 @ 3.11ghz
2gb of ddr3 @667mhz
onboard sound , graphics (it doesn't run other above, sound isn't required teamspeak silent user).
approx 1.7tb of disc space, main windows drive 250gb.


more memory going added @ point, runs ok now.

so, going above, linux/ubuntu going operating system run instead of windows server? able use of above?

, lastly, how hard hasn't seen dos since dark ages, setup, secure , run above.

let me put way, in terms of knowing how use linux, i'm green, i'd glow in dark .

help, advice , suggestions apreciated greatly.

in advance,

gav.

posted curly57_

hi, i'm new forum, , have absolutely no idea version of linux. i've pretty used windows, though have been intrigued linux , it's many different forms.

have server run @ home. want fileserver, files can accessed central souce @ home, things films , music mostly, programs , applications etc. it's huge dump. runs ftp , website (just private family thing) no more 3 or 4 people view site or use ftp.

have running on 'borrowed' copy of server 2k3 test mule, , honest, it's slow, or pain in backside.

know lot of people use linux based servers, though i'd have @ , see if better platform need.

so, need is...

1. file server.
no problem - samba deals this
2. media server (mostly sharing films kids ps3)
no problem - ps3 media server
3. web accessible ftp server.
havent done myself, again doubt problem
4. web accessible website.
standard server install allow install apache
5. needs able run vuze/torrent download upload program.
torrentflux
6. needs able run teamspeak 3 server.
haven't done this, quick google search indicates shouldnt issue
7. vnc (or similiar) usefull don't have keep going server change things or check on it.
i vnc server time (i have gui installed) can ssh aswell quick administration if want.
8. needs compatible versions of windows xp onwards.
samba handle this

doesn't need dhcp or domain controller network, router dhcp bit already.

have registered domain name pointing home ip, , works ok (though it's little limited speed, should change soon).

machine is:-

athlon x2 255 @ 3.11ghz
2gb of ddr3 @667mhz
onboard sound , graphics (it doesn't run other above, sound isn't required teamspeak silent user).
approx 1.7tb of disc space, main windows drive 250gb.


more memory going added @ point, runs ok now.

so, going above, linux/ubuntu going operating system run instead of windows server? able use of above?
way more necessary - nothing worry

, lastly, how hard hasn't seen dos since dark ages, setup, secure , run above.
took me 30 minutes of research, , 1 hour setup time - first time set server aswell

let me put way, in terms of knowing how use linux, i'm green, i'd glow in dark .

help, advice , suggestions apreciated greatly.

in advance,

gav.

all need basic server install, installation of other applications - quick search show possibilities! you'll , running in no time.

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