server for virtualisation

[terry712]

i know this is the correct location but i assume a lot will know the answer.

i'm gonna try to get the old enthuasam back into computing so want to get a wee entry level server for in the house - dual processor , say 16gb ram should do. just plan to have 2008 on it for hypervisor and then probably one or two 2008 boxes and workstation and probably suse etc. dont have to run all at once and just for testing etc

do people recommend sticking with intel or amd?
is something like dell t605 ok or ?
or anyone any recommendations

afraid i'm only really used to working with the bigger servers so not that up on these

thanks

 

[Zelandakh]

I use an HP core 2 duo laptop with USB2 additional (non powered) drives. x64 server as a DC / host then virtuals on that. Servers are noisy, laptops are silent. Servers are expensive and hot, laptops are low ampage and cold.

 

[mrdenny]

Server class hardware really isn't required for home learning use. Laptop or a standard Desktop is fine.

Also check out VMware's ESXi. It's a free hypervisor that is perfect for learning/relearning.

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