Computer Skills & Shortcuts : How to Set Up a Home Server

Posted on July 5th, 2010 by admin in computer networking | 16 Comments »

Setting up a home server computer means creating a network between two or more computers, using one as a primary storage locale for files and data. Turn your home PC into a server with an IT specialist in this free video on computer networking.

Expert: Dave Andrews
Contact: www.daveandrews.org
Bio: Dave Andrews is a software developer that holds a degree in computer science. Currently, he is employed by a government IT department.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Duration : 0:2:51


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16 Responses

  1. MistahTech Says:

    I got a server …
    I got a server computer and i plugged it in to a moniter and it did not show up. I did b4 and it worked and now it dosen

  2. pcfix411 Says:

    eHow, This video …
    eHow, This video rocks.

  3. rubent100 Says:

    what you didnt show …
    what you didnt show is how to get your computers ip? is it the ethernet ip you get from ip configall?

  4. AbnormalEthnos Says:

    Very well explained …
    Very well explained! Will try it once I get my laptop back. Thank you

  5. zelgadiss Says:

    doesnt have t\o be …
    doesnt have t\o be server os. but i dont know about home edition.

  6. rockoutization Says:

    do you have to use …
    do you have to use windows server to do that or can you use a server with xp?

  7. GameAppReviews Says:

    You don’t have to …
    You don’t have to put in the ip address. If they’re connect to the same router, just type in Network and it’s right there.

  8. WWEStuntsguy Says:

    lol
    lol

  9. emachines333 Says:

    this is way easier …
    this is way easier than setting up an ftp server thanks. ill give you a 20/5

  10. puffandscampie Says:

    thanks
    thanks

  11. profe213 Says:

    pretty nice how do …
    pretty nice how do I add internet to my Ipod touch

  12. ms5301 Says:

    cool it works like …
    cool it works like a charm !!!!

  13. latdan2008 Says:

    you should map the …
    you should map the network drive to make it easily accesible

  14. Corrupt5358 Says:

    To find the shared …
    To find the shared folders on the network though it is easier just to goto Network places – rather than try and put the computer’s ip in. I tried that on windows xp (he used vista) and it doesn’t work.

  15. Salien1999 Says:

    Pretty Much every …
    Pretty Much every type of computer but you have to do it differently in each kind of computer.

  16. bluesniper345 Says:

    Wo I should try …
    Wo I should try that out! Will that work with windows XP too or just vista?

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