Home project : Family Web Server

[John]

Well since I don't have enough to do in raising a 4 year old, a 2 year
old and rebuilding a 115 year old home from the inside out, I thought
I'd try my hand at setting up an old Dell PIII system as a web server
for the home. And I don't just mean to act as a gateway. For that I
have a fairly decent little router. Along the way I'd like to setup a
database so that I can start getting a little more familiar with them.

So anyway, what OS and database would you kind people recommend for a
starter ? Note that this has to be done on somewhat of a budget as
SWMBO is still out on maternity leave for nigh on 6 years now. That
said my employer is generous and I can use virtually any MS software I
want to try.

John

 

[MikeR]

John -
In the Microsoft family, anything from NT4 up for an OS. I never got to use XP server.
Access is a more robust database than a lot of people are willing to admit. SQL Server
skillls might be more marketable tho, if that's a factor. From your standpoint, not a lot
of differences.

From your other post, I couldn't tell if you were planning to store music, video et.al.
in the database. I don't think you want to do that. Store the location instead.
Sounds like you really need the new hobby, cause all that just sitting around idle is bad....
My .02
MikeR 1st