Need Cheap Server with One Workstation

[skoopie]

I'm trying to find a cheap yet reliable server with Windows Server. Server will be used for a retail application with with one workstation accessing/updating the retail software program constantly. Server needs to be very reliable as our entire retail system will be housed on the server.

Any suggestions?

[Jaspel]

Dell outlet
PowerEdge T105

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/InventoryDetails?systemId=ZR96YYV6&~lt=popup&c=us&l=en&s=dfb&cs=28

[heavylee]

That server looks decent. But OP, it is extremely important that you invest in a reliable and redundant backup system. If you're not confident in designing and implementing this yourself, please hire someone. Any data and/or software required for business operation should be included in the backup routine.

[skoopie]

we have backups 2x/day (retail software automated) and we also have online backup (usually mozy or idrive). I was hoping to stay under $1000...

That server looks decent. But OP, it is extremely important that you invest in a reliable and redundant backup system. If you're not confident in designing and implementing this yourself, please hire someone. Any data and/or software required for business operation should be included in the backup routine.

[b1n4ry]

even if you built your own to do it right you would be hitting 1k just for the mobo+cpus

for instance take a look at the barebone servers below


http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=8&name=Server-Barebones

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=3382&name=Barebones%20/%20Platforms

http://www.superwarehouse.com/Barebone_Servers/c2b/2767

[skoopie]

Quick question...I'm looking at OS options for a newly configured T100 or T105 and can't figure it out...Can I go with Windows Server 2008 Web Edition SP2 ($399) or do I need to get Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition, includes 5 CALs ($799)?

[beefcake78]

I'm also looking at a low-end server, and am considering RAID options...

1) Most motherboards seem to support some sort of simple RAID 1 or RAID 0. What type of performance sacrifice is made using said onboard controller?

2) It seems like a 3rd drive for RAID 5 may be in order. If this is indeed the case, I assume the onboard RAID controller won't hack it. What is a good recommendation for a SATA RAID controller?

This will be a server in a health care office, it will house both the patient scheduling/accounting software (<500MB ODBC Database), and also database software (Probably another 500MB, but will grow in time.)


Thanks