Hi all,
I decided to bump my photography business up to a new level, and invest in a computer system for onsite photo viewing a printing.
My business focus is in kids sports, and even corporate events.
I need a server based system with 3 or 4 viewing stations(to start). It has to be Windows based.
I was wondering if anyone here could help me pick out some of the major hardware to give me a start:
1. I'd like to do it with only a server, and no PCs for the stations to save money. (if it's possible)
2. A server
3. Monitors
4. Cables
5. Just one mouse for each viewing station.
6. An internal CF (memory) card reader installed in the server.
7. At least 1 or 2 DVD burners to burn DVDs for customers onsite.
8. Potentially the ability to have 3 printers. (start with 1 for sure)
9. I like the idea of the "Form Factor Case with carrying handle".
10. Maybe a dual hard drive set up, the second hard drive to mirror the first as a back up.
Here's the software I'm pretty sure I'll be using.
http://eventphotosystems.com/
I need an expandable system, so my server will need to be fast. I may need a system that could handle up to 5 to 10 viewing stations, and handle as many as 10,000 photos at a time(potentially). I will probably delete photos between events, so massive storage won't really be necessary.
I have found "complete systems" that I can purchase, but they seem over priced.
Like this:http://www.5minutephoto.com/starterkit.asp
At least for the specs they're offering. (AND I have read reviews that were not so flattering about this particular software.)
Any help is most appreciated.
Dan
I decided to bump my photography business up to a new level, and invest in a computer system for onsite photo viewing a printing.
My business focus is in kids sports, and even corporate events.
I need a server based system with 3 or 4 viewing stations(to start). It has to be Windows based.
I was wondering if anyone here could help me pick out some of the major hardware to give me a start:
1. I'd like to do it with only a server, and no PCs for the stations to save money. (if it's possible)
2. A server
3. Monitors
4. Cables
5. Just one mouse for each viewing station.
6. An internal CF (memory) card reader installed in the server.
7. At least 1 or 2 DVD burners to burn DVDs for customers onsite.
8. Potentially the ability to have 3 printers. (start with 1 for sure)
9. I like the idea of the "Form Factor Case with carrying handle".
10. Maybe a dual hard drive set up, the second hard drive to mirror the first as a back up.
Here's the software I'm pretty sure I'll be using.
http://eventphotosystems.com/
I need an expandable system, so my server will need to be fast. I may need a system that could handle up to 5 to 10 viewing stations, and handle as many as 10,000 photos at a time(potentially). I will probably delete photos between events, so massive storage won't really be necessary.
I have found "complete systems" that I can purchase, but they seem over priced.
Like this:http://www.5minutephoto.com/starterkit.asp
At least for the specs they're offering. (AND I have read reviews that were not so flattering about this particular software.)
Any help is most appreciated.
Dan
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