MeticulousSlob

I have built a CentOS (a Linux distribution if you haven't guessed) server that can do all those things except a game server, I haven't tried that. Linux is good because 1) almost everything that you can do with a server can be done on a Linux device, 2) almost all of 1 is free and readily available and 3) CentOS is a good operating system for someone who is learning Linux. My favorite part about it is that you can use the windows logo button to snap windows to the side of the screen when using the GUI. Dragging the windows to the sides work as well. I have not tried FreeNAS. Sorry.

I have installed TigerVNC via yum and have configured it by copy-and-pasting the service from /lib/systemd/system/ to /etc/systemd/system/ and doing the rest of the steps indicated in the service file itself. However when I start the service with systemctl start vncserver@:1, it successfully runs only for a few seconds then dies. Does anyone know how to troubleshoot or even fix this? (I've named my system Alfred just so you know, and no my name is not Bruce Wayne). Kernel release: 3.10.0-327.18.2.el7.x86_64 Processor: AMD Athlon X3/Phenom X4 64-bit Motherboard: Biostar TA8703u+

Thank you all for your input, I will go with the reds. Yes it will be a media server Money is not a problem, I am not a cheapskate. Not that important. Besides, I intend to backup the data to an external hard drive

I am going to make a personal server for use at home. I intend to use two 3TB hard drives in a RAID 1 array, but I can't decide whether to use two Western Blue HDDs or two Red HDDs. I have heard that red would be the best choice for this since I intend to use it as a file server, but it will be in low demand since I'll be the only one using it. The enthusiast in me says to use red or even black (because why not?), but the budgeting me says the performance and future-proofing is unnecessary. I also have heard that the difference in performance between the drives is minuscule, but I'm still indecisive. If anyone can provide more information this would be great appreciated. I will also consider changing my other hardware if such a change can be adequately justified.

If you're going to use a folding table, I recommend getting one that is longer than 20", because the folding table I am using right now is that long and is not enough. I had to buy a mount for my monitor to hold it above the table because the books it was sitting on before were hogging so much space and were driving me mad. Far as I can tell, there are no safety risks, its pretty sturdy enough, but it does wobble with every keystroke. Also, there is no static buildup with this table. Right now I am looking to get an L shape desk from Amazon for around $90, that is my recommendation.

I'm not certain about a pay raise, but it will definitely give you attention from potential employers, the more certification you have, the better. Sometimes you might be considered even if the interested party doesn't know what the certification is. Even if you don't get the certification you'll still learn a lot of useful information in the relevant field, which you can put on your resume. This is why buying a book may be the best option if you are in high school. I forgot to mention that a CompTIA certification "expires" after three years, at that time it is considered legacy status, which shouldn't get much appeal. To renew the status, simply take the exams again.

I've heard that taking a class for the A+ certification can cost as much as a class in college, keep that in mind as you decide. As an alternative, getting the certification can be as simple as buying and reading a book that discusses it and then taking the tests. You must pass the CompTIA 220-801 and 220-802 with an 80% to obtain the certification. To take the exams you must schedule an appointment with a testing center, luckily CompTIA partners with Pearson VUE for their testing scheduling. Visit there website here: http://www.pearsonvue.com/comptia/ , and create an account. Here you can find the exams you want to schedule, pay for them (It should cost ~$400 for both exams), and find a test center. You can take them together, or on separate days. Also keep in mind that many colleges and employers will help you get a certification. If your school can obtain a discount on a exam voucher (You can use these as an alternative to paying for the exam via Pearson) take advantage of that opportunity. If you work in an IT position at your job, ask your supervisor if your company will help pay for the exams. One last note. The hardest part of getting this certification is the commitment. If you take a class, this is easy, if you don't take a class, this can get hard as you may loose interest or be distracted a lot. I haven't heard of an age requirement and as for the Cisco certification, I don't know about the exams for those. Pearson VUE will tell you, you just need to search for it.