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Setting up your first Server

Dear Friends,

We need OS help on setting up our first server for our office. 

Last month, we purchased an entry level HP Proliant ML 10 server with 8 GB RAM.

The objective was to consolidate all the data on different hard drives, and allow secured access to our team – We have five other client computers to connect to server.

I was keen on going ahead with Small business server 2011, but it seems its discontinued…not sure…written mails to Redington and Ingram, no response yet.

Need help on which operating system to install here, which is easy to use and cost effective too… 

These are the OS recommended by HP: –

Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 W32
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Essentials – this product seems to be discontinued..can you check
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86)

I guess Win server 2003 seems to be not supported by this machine.

Win server 2012 – Licensed copy is costing around Rs. 48,000/-

What are the other options for an OS for a similar machine.
 
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14605_div/14605_div.pdf

Facing some problems with the performance as mentioned below..

Even the retailer of HP is unable to offer the weblink of motherboard drivers…

Thanks a lot,

Rajesh K Kishanpuriya

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  1. Hi Rajesh,

    “We purchased an entry level HP Proliant ML 10 server with 8 GB RAM”

    So is this is NEW hardware from HP or is it a Second hand system from some one (already the first, second, third… owner) Should have the DVD’s and other accessories that are a part of the original system along with the OS installation
    DVD’s Cd’s etc as well with it included too. 

    If this is a New system the OS would come along with it pre installed and also on a DVD / CD etc also the Support would be available from the HP Support as well for the same, if there are any components which are outdated they should be able to recommend the same to you as well and help you with the required updates / upgrades as well as per the Contract of Purchase (you should get hold of the Person who executed the Sale with you to get these completed)
    Also you can Download the APP here to your Mobile

    Looks like you are based out of Kolkata so checking in the near abouts with any of the Computer services or with Just Dial should get you some leads too, or best would be to ask the person from whom you purchased the system in the first place to get it into Operational State as per your needs.
    HP ProLiant ML10 Server Support

    You already have the link for the Hp support though you can download the service center list.

    HP Server Toll-free number: 1800 425 8080
    Hp Customer Care Number Kolkata: 033-3030-4499

    Industry Standard Server, Unix Server, Alpha Server, VMS, Nonstop, Storage, Networking
    1800 425 8080, +91 80 2614 6007 – Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm

    HP India Customer Care Number 

    Address : No 08, Major Arteral Road, Block -AF New Town 1st Floor, Rajarhat, Kolkata- 700156

    The objective was to consolidate all the data on different hard drives, and allow secured access to our team – We have five other client computers to connect to server.

    If you want to Have a File Server to be setup for 5 – 50 Systems you can have a LAN setup via which you can enable file and Print sharing services with any one System acting as your Server (Could be any Good Configuration with choice of OS not necessarily a Server Grade system) and Shared Folders for easy and Secure access, use either of the OS available either in the Linux or the Windows server as required with regards to your requirement and Budget too. If you want to do this yourself or have an Internal System Admin Team member to get this done and maintain later too, else you can have it outsourced to some one who can get this done on your behalf for a fee as well with AMC contract for the purpose. You can also have the Shared Internet and File and Print server with VPN or Samba setup to have a secure system access to all the data on the Network for your requirement configured as well too, so if any of the members have to connect their OWN Laptops or other devices to access the data while on the network.

    To check the Warranty Status enter serial number here :

    Drivers, Software & Firmware for HP ProLiant ML10 Server
    Warranty status
    Enter a serial number : (This is required to get access to the Resources at the site, if you haven’t got this yet contact the Supplier of the system)

    Setup & Install for HP ProLiant ML10 Server

    Secure by Design : Download 

    Options for selecting hardware and OS

    To  Understand : 

    What is a file server

    File Server OS

    CPU Motherboard and RAM

    Go Linux : WHY DO I NEED A HOME SERVER? SOUNDS GOOD! WHAT DO I NEED TO BUILD MY OWN?
    Step By Step Guide for Building your Own Home server based on Ubuntu Linux

    Hope this helps!!

    Cheers!!!

  2. Darshan – Are you GOD?

  3. Thanks Darshan,

    It is a new server..and was already registered online. After trying all the above solutions suggested by you, I wrote here. These days servers dont come with DVDs or CDs with drivers. Unfortunately HP do not mention the full weblink on their packs for downloading display and other drivers.  

    Now the problem is sorted out. Actually, Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials is the new version for Small Business. We have installed the licensed copy and have configured it. Its now working fine.

    Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Essentials has been phased out.

    Cheers,

    Rajesh K

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