Server 2008R2 desktop motherboard

[johngammel]

Hello, I'd like to build a cost-effective desktop system to run Windows Server 2008R2 with Hyper-V to test virtualization. It needs to be a fully Microsoft supported board. SATA RAID would be nice so I can put in 3 low cost drives and have lots of space. Doesn't need fancy video but a reasonable number of memory slots would be great. There is an MC store in the Twin Cities so if it's something they have that would be an added bonus.

 

[WR2]

Hello johngammel;

What does cost effective mean to us? Have you set a budget for this project?

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[johngammel]

No fixed budget - just want to spend the least. What I'd like is a specific recommendation - thanks.

 

[WR2]

You could run over Motherboards & Memory section of the THG Forums and see if they have any suggestions for you.

 

[johngammel]

I already looked through this and didn't see anything. Please - I'm looking for a specific recommendation. I was even at a Microsoft VDI seminar yesterday and no one could get specific.

 

[WR2]

I was even at a Microsoft VDI seminar yesterday and no one could get specific.

That is very significant.
I think you need to visit the Server 2008R2 forums.
What you are asking is more software dependent than anything else.
Your hardware selections seems to be driven by software/OS requirements.
Take advice from the software gurus.

 

[WR2]

It needs to be a fully Microsoft supported board.

I read the Server 2008R2 software and hardware requirements and that was never mentioned.

It's this requirement that I'm not familiar with, and the reason Im saying you need to talk with people who understand that requirement.

 

[Cinci555]

http://www.windowsservercatalog.com/
you're welcome.

Also:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732470(WS.10).aspx#BKMK_reqs

Google is your friend, there's a reason it's a multi billion dollar corporation, its useful.

 

[johngammel]

Sorry - but these are a no good for a motherboard. The server catalog is a big mess for MBs. Fine for lots of other items though.

 

[johngammel]

Through another method I found out the SuperMicro has a Server 2008 R2 SP1 WHQL motherboard. I don't need anymore input.