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@Jarsky So this is custom build PC or pre- build? To be honest was thinking about building something similar but I lack when it comes to hardware knowledge and was afraid I am just going to throw money into not working cluster. Would you mind telling more about this build (ebay links to parts or part names would be great)

So it seems. I will have to go either with HP micoroserver or buy a used workstation. Would be great to play with a server/take it apart etc but I would probably pull my hair after having run it next to me for 3h. Aren't there any workstation noise level servers out there?

I was thinking about microserver as a great compromise. Its said to be quiet, it can be expanded to 32 gb (and those 16gb could server me for some time before I upgrade). It is ok if its going to be louder at start I just don't to have a hover dam under my feet while I try to focus on understanding the udemy course .

I was actually thinking about the r710 first as those go at decent prices post lease with really nice specs . Also they seem to be recommended left and right for home lab. The main problem is the noise. I wouldn't be running those 24/7, mostly 2-3h after work to practice however not sure if keeping one of those under my desk would be a good idea while my girlfriend is siting next to me trying to watch TV. Expandability and perspective of throwing a bit of ram into those is great but I would rather have something that won't make me deaf

Hi all, I am currently working at IT helpdesk position and I wanted to expand my knowledge on servers and network. Currently I am running my vms on alienware 12 laptop which is quite ok for running a domain controller with one workstation. However I would want to create a bigger environment with couple workstations in domain, and few dcs to play with dns zones/ exchange server in a future. Therefore I am thinking about a new device that would serve me to run couple vms (probably around 10). Some of them less cpu heavy like windows 10 hosts but also at leats 4 dcs and a exchange server which i guess would need some resources to go into it. I understand I need something with hefty ram (16-32 gb) but not sure about processor Just started to wrap my head around server hardware so wanted to consult with you my purchase ideas. Please let me know which one of those would be a good option in your opinion or let me know if you have your own suggestions. Some of my requirements: -run 10 vms for lab. - I have around 2000-3000 polish złoty I would like to spend (700 -800 us $) -I will be running it under my desk so it can't be jet level noisy as my girlfriend is going to kill me. - I would prefer something on lower end with possibility to upgrade. - I would like to play mostly with windows hyper-v, however having a possibility to play with ESXi would be great. -It would be added benefit if it had raid 1 /0 for messing around. . By one hand it would be great to have some hands on experience with server hardware. Only concern is to find something not sounding like a jet. a) New HPE micro server gen10 with X3421 On one of the guides I fallowed on udemy they used and recommended HPE micro server gen10. +It is quiet +there are some sales on it and I could buy it for around 500 us dollars brand new with X3421 version +I was thinking about using it as a nas storage later +It has raid 0/1 Anyone used this server and what is your experience? b) used dell t610 I found used one near me for around 500$. It has two 2x SixCore E5645 2,40Ghz 12M and comes with 24gb ram. This sounds great for me as it has nice specs and by throwing some ram I could easily upgrade it. My only concern is how loud it can be: https://www.dell.com/community/PowerEdge-Hardware-General/Noise-levels-for-PowerEdge-T610-T710-compared-with-R610-R710/td-p/3893425 Workstations I have no experience with those but some suggested it for virtual lab, and they can be found used quite cheap. c) used workstation lenovo d20 I found those being sold for around 200$ with shipping. They come with 1x XEON E5620 with possibility to upgrade them with another one dirt cheap. Also 8gb ddr3 ram. I would possibility have to buy some ram and I would throw another cpu as its so cheap to do. However I dont know if old zombie like this would run good with esxi. (They are from 2011 god damn!). Also I probably could get even a better deal if I bought 2 of them as local company seems to be getting rid of them so that would be two esxi/hyper v hosts d) dell precision workstation t7500 Those were suggested to me by one of my co workers. They used one of those to run some company-lab vms. I could get one with 24 gb ram and ntel Xeon W3530, 4x2.8 GHz for 200$ I found they can run up to 96 gb ram so also a huge benefit.