Never owned a server pc need help.

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ginhotrod99

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I was given this server pc for free by a friend ive never seen or worked with a server pc i don't even know where to begin or its function ive only built gaming pc's so if somebody could help me learn I would be very grateful specs as it says unknown if it has addons here is what it is dell power edge 2950 other part? of server linksys srw2024 i have no clue about any of this i only know standard pc logic :C
 
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Look at the back of the server. There should be some information regarding make and model.

What data commands and code are being presented at start up?

Watch and write down and much as you can.

Take a photograph if possible but ensure that the text is legible. Or hand copy and retype if necessary.

Either way post the information.
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My thoughts:

A server is still a computer. However it may contain software and hardware that makes it more efficient, faster, secure... whatever at some designated task or dedicated purpose.

For example: print servers with a printer or printers attached. Or a database server with multiple drives.

What OS (Operating System) is installed? That is the core of it all. What applications and tools are installed on the server?

Overall, there is nothing magical about the "server" designation. Learn as much as you can about the existing hardware, software, and configuration.

Then decide how you wish to use the server. What are your requirements?

Plan a "Where I am" to "Where I want to be" matrix. Then figure out the possible ways to do so.

Overall, I would hope that the server's specifications exceed the requirements of any hardware or software you may wish to run.

If so, thank your friend.





 
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ginhotrod99

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I dont know anything about this server or how it works that why i am asking i dont know i just turn on and shows code i dont know where to begin or how to use it sorry the issue is im a noob to this server :C and don't know where to begin it dosent post it just loads nothing but data commands and code so like i said i dont know how to begin or where to its a 2003 if that helps
 
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Look at the back of the server. There should be some information regarding make and model.

What data commands and code are being presented at start up?

Watch and write down and much as you can.

Take a photograph if possible but ensure that the text is legible. Or hand copy and retype if necessary.

Either way post the information.
 
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