Software Questions

[b1lly]

Hi All!

I have a few questions which I am hoping someone could answer for me.

I will be running a website (adult) which may have many users on at one time, the server will be co-located and only I will have access to it locally and remotely.

I am therefore wanting to know what "product" of Windows 2003 and MS SQL Server I should purchase as there are so many choices I do not know which one.

I am only planning on running web, private ftp, remote access (for me only) and most likely lastly mail.

I would appreciate any help!

Alex

[nitroshift]

W2k3 server Web Edition will suffice. Why not running it on Linux?

[b1lly]

It is coded in ASP that is why! =)

I did however pickup a rack server with Windows 2003 standard R2 for $750 AUD so I am pleased and SQL 2000 for not much more and as long as that runs it will be my only investment =)

I am a Linux nut and prefer it, but my hand was twisted as I know the person very well and he is an excellent coder.

Thanks for the advise, much appreciated!

[janus zeal]

I would get Windows 2003 standard, the web version has wierd restrictions on it. (like about installing SQL, or not being able to use more then 2 GB of ram. wth?)

you can check it out here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_2003 and here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003...refeatures.mspx

i may be wrong, but i remember reading that ASP will work with apache and linux... idk, if i find the link i will post it. maybe it was lighttpd..*shrug*

Edited August 21, 2006 by janus zeal