Question Want to build a Home Server for experience - step by step from very beginning appreciated

[HCSykes]

Want to build a Home Server for the experience. I prefer using Windows instead of Linux , but want whatever is easiest at this point. I would like to practice with a file server, web server, etc. I am going to use a home PC running Win 10 instead of investing in a new device at this time. I have seen steps on how to's but don't quite understand the first steps to get to that point. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[COLGeek]

You have a nearly unlimited number of options with setting up a home server. For example:

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=set+up+your+own+home+server

What are the specs for the system you intend to use as a server?

 

[Alabalcho]

You can download an evaluation copy of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (and even 2019), good for six months. You need a run-of-the-mill PC to install it, like recent i3/5/7 CPU, at least 4GB RAM, and decent amount of storage (depending on what you will be using it for). Installing the server is no different than installing a desktop, but the fun part starts after you first restart.

I'd say, make a trip to your local library, and checkout a book on Windows Server.