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Home Server

A home server works in a private residence and services other devices such as printers and computers inside the home or nearby the home. Home servers are only accessed by a small number of computers and therefore do not need a lot of power. They do need large hard drives if they are used to store large amounts of information.

It is possible to put together a home server inexpensively. The server administrator can purchase a used computer with 256 MB of RAM and a 1 GHz processor. He can then add a large internal or external hard drive. The administrator should also purchase an uninterruptible power supply so that users have access to the server in case of a power loss and so that no data is corrupted. Other accessories may be needed so that users have constant access to the server.

The home server is most frequently set up to provide access on site to files and graphics. However, software does allow remote users to gain access to files and e-mail via the Internet. Usually there is a password set up to prevent strangers from accessing files.

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