So servers are basically nothing more than computers that run 24/7. Would not it then be possible to build a "reliable" server using a mini PC?
This "homemade" server should have the following for me:
Sufficient computing capacity for downloads and uploads etc.
relatively low power consumption
Good and quiet cooling
Longevity (since one should not run "normal computers" to reduce wear, I suppose that servers are different?
Matching software for email server, nas system, vlt network setup etc.
Is it suitable for a mini-PC? Or would an old laptop motherboard with sufficient cooling also be functional?
(The Raspberry Pi are relatively good at smaller things, but I'd like to have a reliable system.)
Or are there extra "mini server PCs"?
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The Raspberry Pi is already one of the few available as Mini PC…
It depends on what you want to do on the server…
If you just want to use NEN file server, the Raspberry Pi funnels pretty well…
If you want to run programs about it is "The device" rather unsuitable…
You need performance that the little thing just does not have…
But as a cloud well suited for home…
About the router, you can also set up the part as a dyndns server at dyndns.org. Then you can also retrieve the data online…
Mail servers are inappropriate, NAS works, and network only as a file server…
Thanks for your answer!
I would like to run smaller programs.
At the moment I'm hesitating between a Rapsberry Pi with the highest configuration, or such a part here:
SMALLRT Mini PC Minis Fanless, Intel x5-Z8350 HD Graphics Desktop Computer, Windows 10 64-Bit, DDR3L 4GB / 64GB eMMC / 4K / Built-in Wi-Fi / BT 4.0 https://www.amazon.de/...07WWMGJVH/
What would be more durable, quieter, lower power, more powerful, etc. Or. Can you recommend more?
So from the network and software side, I have little idea, but there are a few differences between server and desktop hardware.
Desktop power supplies are often not designed for 24/7 operation and may therefore give up too quickly.
Servers typically use ECC RAM, which can correct errors in the memory itself to prevent false values and crashes.
Server CPUs often have additional security features and other features that may be useful to servers.
Server hard drives are also designed for longevity and 24/7 continuous operation, often in RAID 1 or other RAID configurations to prevent data loss.
Correct servers usually have two power supplies, if one says goodbye.
For home use, of course, you could mostly get away with normal hardware, e.g. If you take a high quality power supply. You could certainly build a small, quiet computer that is suitable, but that would probably not be particularly cheap. But first I would like to inform you again about the network and the security. A poorly secured server could be an entry point for hackers to gain access to other devices on the network.
In terms of hardware, the Raspberry is far better
So for smaller programs I would then recommend the SMALLRT…
Rapsberry is really just the basic equipment…
But I have to say, I do not speak from experience only on the basis of hardware values together…
Such a part can't be upgraded well. Neither CPU Ram or memory.
Many years ago I had a Teamspeak server running on an old laptop.
The thing was folded under my bed folded and has served my community for 3 years faithfully.
So it works… Depends on what you want to do, you can't expect any real power from a laptop that should stay quiet…
That reminds me, I still have a fully stocked Poweredge 2950 at home. If you want that, make me an offer… (2 Xeon's a 3.3 ghz, 32 GB RAM, 2 He rack-mount chassis…)
