Literature on Networking and Servers

[foxp3]

Hi everybody,

 

I'm new to the whole networking/server world but I think it's really exciting. I have to help my Dad in his office and build a network infrastructure. Since we are only 3 people so far I didn't see any need for a Windows Server so everything is kept at low cost and down to earth right now. So here is my question:

 

Any good reading advice for beginners?

 

Thank you!

[TheGhzGuy]

5 minutes ago, foxp3 said:

Hi everybody,

 

I'm new to the whole networking/server world but I think it's really exciting. I have to help my Dad in his office and build a network infrastructure. Since we are only 3 people so far I didn't see any need for a Windows Server so everything is kept at low cost and down to earth right now. So here is my question:

 

Any good reading advice for beginners?

 

Thank you!

Well, we all know Linus did some videos on it, so that may be a good place to start.

[foxp3]

2 minutes ago, TheGhzGuy said:

Well, we all know Linus did some videos on it, so that may be a good place to start.

i never found like a server 101 or something like that. or am i blind?

[TheGhzGuy]

1 minute ago, foxp3 said:

i never found like a server 101 or something like that. or am i blind?

I assume said server will be used for file sharing and such?

[foxp3]

1 minute ago, TheGhzGuy said:

I assume said server will be used for file sharing and such?

yep. the idea in the future was to have a domain and shared storage for more coworkers.

[TheGhzGuy]

Just now, foxp3 said:

yep. the idea in the future was to have a domain and shared storage for more coworkers.

So basically you need a NAS?

[foxp3]

11 minutes ago, TheGhzGuy said:

So basically you need a NAS?

not only a nas. the idea was to make it possible to log into the system from any workstation in the office with your own personal account. like some sort of virtual desktop

[TheGhzGuy]

5 minutes ago, foxp3 said:

not only a nas. the idea was to make it possible to log into the system from any workstation in the office with your own personal account. like some sort of virtual desktop

Oh ok then. Hmm. FreeNAS miiiiiight be able to do that, but I'm not sure. Sorry ^^;

[foxp3]

Just now, TheGhzGuy said:

Oh ok then. Hmm. FreeNAS miiiiiight be able to do that, but I'm not sure. Sorry ^^;

no worries. i was opening this thread because of literature anyway

[Samfisher]

18 minutes ago, foxp3 said:

not only a nas. the idea was to make it possible to log into the system from any workstation in the office with your own personal account. like some sort of virtual desktop

Then you might as well start with the Windows Active Domain and go from there.  Login from any PC in the network.

[twisties]

12 hours ago, Samfisher said:

Then you might as well start with the Windows Active Domain and go from there.  Login from any PC in the network.

Active Directory I believe he's referring to. As far as 'literature' goes, google it and you'll find plenty of information to soak up.

[Samfisher]

3 hours ago, twisties said:

Active Directory I believe he's referring to. As far as 'literature' goes, google it and you'll find plenty of information to soak up.

That's what I meant, Active Directory

[thekeemo]

Just google what you want to do

I found that is the best way.