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Windows Home Server
I am recommending that small businesses get windows home server if they have ten computers or less on their network. I am doing this for several reasons, many of which IT Pro's won't agree with. IT Pro's will want you to get Microsoft Windows Small Business Server so they can do your administration and charge you for it. For a small shop with less than 10 computers, I don't think it's necessary. I think you can do well with Windows Home Server.

First, Home Server does not require using a domain. It will work with workgroups, and therefore it will work with XP Home, and Vista home basic/premium. Second, it does its own backups. You just designate a machine to be backed up and it will do the backup on its own schedule. Third, you can share files as you can with Small Business Server. However you don't have the complex administration to deal with. And, you still can impose restrictions on users to keep them out of areas you don't want them in.

I would not recommend getting the HP Mediasmart Home Server because it tends to be sensitive to its operating environment. If you have a large range of temperature variations, or a dusty environment, it may adversly impact the Media Smart Server operation. As an alternative you can keep an eye out for other manufacturers offerings, or enlist the help of a custom computer builder to assemble a custom made server for your environment.

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