Server Virtualization

[compaqman]

Hello all, I'm wondering if any of you people know of any software to run a virtual server on windows XP, but what i'm really trying to say is i need a some kind of server software to run on windows xp , because i only need active directory, ICS, and file sharing , and i dont want all that other crap when i dont need it.

i'm sorry if you cant understand me , i'm building this for our church and i'm under a lot of stress from them wanting me to do this and that and i'm the only one who knows how to do it.

 

[Motoxrdude]

First off, server virtualization is typically used when clustering on multi-core computers. If you only need one server then just install windows server on the computer, don't run a virtual machine. It sounds like everything you want to do can be done in windows xp though. Are you creating a web server/file server?

 

[compaqman]

logon and file server

 

[Maniac]

The best software for file/web server in windows is xampp. You can get it here: http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html

Only for FTP server u can download part of xampp, filezilla ftp server.

 

[brian]

vmware server

 

[Motoxrdude]

Eh, how big is the church? If you are going to create a local domain where everyone signs onto, you are going to have fun *sarcasm*. Honestly, I would just pay someone to do it if you have never done it before. It is a major PITA.

 

[Motoxrdude]

vmware server

Why would he want to run a virtual machine inside windows xp vs a clean install of windows server(if he decides to go that route)? It's not like he is going to be clustering or anything.

 

[brian]

Eh, how big is the church? If you are going to create a local domain where everyone signs onto, you are going to have fun *sarcasm*. Honestly, I would just pay someone to do it if you have never done it before. It is a major PITA.

not really unless you have the tools right. i just created a domain for my entire school. as long as you get a mass import program, you should be fine.