Looking for help with Servers

[Vic842]

Hows everyone doing...

To start I need to know what I need to start my first server...

Any help is so greatly appreciated

[Ancient Dragon]

>> need to know what I need to start my first server ...
A computer with a monitor and a keyboard -- Oh yea, you'll also need a building to put it in and some electricity to run it.

A server can also be a waiter in a resturant. So I'd suggest you get a job in a resturant if you want to be a server.

[Vic842]

Thanks smartass...

I have the computer, the keyboard, and yes a monitor too... What would be the next step or direction to head in?

I did the server thing at one of those restaurants before and I think being a designer right now treats me a lot better.

Where from? Boston here...

Are all the answers here sarcastic or is this some sort of initiation thing that I am going to get for a few weeks or something...

Thanks for the starting point

VBM

[Vic842]

I guess the info next to your name would have answered the location question huh...

"Ohhh biker" "Im and idiot" -Super troopers

VBM

[Ancient Dragon]

>>Thanks smartass...
Yes -- this is the Greek's LOUNGE afterall where silly answers should always be expected. If you want serious answers then post in one of the technical or software forums.

[Vic842]

Got ya... Thanks I always get confused for about these forums rooms and I sometimes post a message in the wrong room...

Thanks again

[jbennet]

a server can be anythuing, its nothing special. depends on what you want to do

a small home router is a server - it serves network adresses
a pc with p2p on is essentially a server

server is a broad definition

what do you want to do with it?

[Vic842]

I am looking to set up a server for gaming... (ie battlefield 2, etc.)

End product I want to rent servers... monthly fee and you can have a server for gamin

Good business you think???

[jwenting]

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