Windows Server in Home Lab : r/homelab - Reddit
May 2, 2021 · What are you guys (or girls) doing in your home labs? Currently, my DC is really only there for ADUC and GPO. I only have one additional Windows device in my lab (my desktop), but I do use ADUC for authentication across my entire lab, where possible. I’d imagine each server authenticating would constitute one client for licensing purposes.
Windows Server for home use : r/WindowsServer - Reddit
Dec 8, 2023 · I'm building a new home lab for dev/test purposes. I'll be installing Windows Server 2022. I used to purchase MSDN and get everything that Microsoft publishes. I understand that I could get a VS subscription that includes server OS licenses for testing. But I don't need all that stuff now. I just want a legit copy of Windows Server.
Windows as a home server... good idea? bad idea? : r/HomeServer …
Jul 20, 2020 · I use windows 10 pro VMs for game servers. My other VMs are Debian and Ubuntu server. It is 100% fine to use windows 10 if you are uncomfortable with linux and have a spare license. Be aware though that win pro SMB connections are capped at I believe 20 computers for windows 10. This is rarely an issue for home use.
Benefit to using Windows Server 2016 over regular Windows 7 or …
I wouldn't bother with Windows 7 for your server. Windows 10 would be ok - resource consumption might be a little less on Windows Server. But truthfully, that server is a monster compared to your practical needs and you won't run into resource issues. Also just for perspective, Server 2016 (and Windows 10) come with Hyper-V for virtualization.
Anyone using windows for their home server? : r/homelab - Reddit
I do. Windows Server 2022 with Hyper-V. I worked in a Windows Server-exclusive environment for years as sysadmin, then moved on to networking and finally security engineer. Still have AD, DNS, DHCP, Exchange 2019 and such roles in my homelab to keep my skills sharp. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Linux, I just never got into it.
Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu for 1st Home Server OS? : …
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC is the only version of Windows I recommend as a server OS. Windows Server has security layers designed for med-large businesses that overly complicate a home server. All current Windows 11 editions receive feature updates too frequently to use as a reliable server OS.
Ways to get a Windows Server license for free in a a home lab
Does Microsoft have any programs that allow for free testing licenses? I've thought about downloading an ISO from the evaluation center on TechNet, but those licenses only last 180 days. Obviously, this would only be for my home lab and testing purposes. I'd like to use Windows Server as a domain controller. Any suggestions?
Cheap way to get windows licenses for home lab : r/sysadmin
Jul 27, 2015 · I want to do this ligit. I'm setting up a new home lab on an old server (yay VMware). One of the things I want to do is set up some windows machines to act as a domain controller and one as a windows client (I'm on a Mac). I want to play with things like GPO, headless servers and such. But, I don't want to pay for expensive windows licenses.
Windows Server 2022 Essentials : r/HomeServer - Reddit
Nov 3, 2021 · What do you actually do with your server. As someone who also started with Home Server 2011 progressed to Windows 10 and then to server 2019 I have fully switched and embraced to Linux. Specifically UNRAID. It really is fantastic for the majority of peoples needs. Very easy learning curve, ability to use multiple size drives in the array, etc.
Cheap Windows Server license? : r/homelab - Reddit
Apr 3, 2021 · I used to run everything on windows, but moved to Linux once I tried and failed to find a legal way to license my small business needs. I still ‘work’ in windows, but manage everything through SSL and administer everything with PowerShell like a good windows boi.