Can Win server and Win workstation co-exist on same PC?

Can Win 2003 server software...... and Win XP Pro
workstation software..... co -exist on the same PC?

Supposing a person wanted to buy a Dell Precision
workstation.... and create a small "training" network
at home with his existing Dell 4100 pc......two PCs
total.

Could he install server software on the Precision and
use it as a server.... as well as keep Win XP Pro on it
to use it as a cad station? And have it do both
functions at same time?

I will I need a true out and out server...... with ONLY
server software on it.... doing nothing else but BEING
a server? And then hang the Precision and 4100 off it?


John

 

Sure they can dual-boot.

You can set it up to be the server, but you can not have both systems
booted at the same time. Will the server demand be such that a serious
resource drain will exist? Thus not being able to run the CAD from
either a 4100 or on the server? Does your ISP allow the setup of the
server externally? Is this only going to act as a file/print server and
gateway to shared internet access?

 

Howdy!

Yes. But not like you probably think.

That would be the easiest, yes. HOWEVER - Google for "VMWare" and
see what pops out.

RwP

 

You can set it up to be the server, but you can not have both systems

OK....

Let me ask you this....

an I put server software on the cad machine....and then
install all my CAD software... so that I can use it as
a workstation.... as well as a server to my other PCs?

Im wanting to setup a test lab to train for MCSE
certification..... but have never messed with networks
so don't know if regular applications can be installed
on server software and run..... as well as doing all
the server functions.

John

 

Howdy!

Hi Ralph!

See my other post.... maybe I didn't make myself clear
on my original post abt what Im trying to do.

Basically.... Im wondering if one can install server
software on a PC... AND... install all my reg apps such
as Autocad, etc

Bottom line... can I use a new PC as a server and a
workstation BOTh at same time but only have the server
software installed on the PC?

Im wanting to install Exchange server and Win 2003
server software.... and teach myself how to
"administrate" such a system.

I just am not clear if I can install reg apps such as
Autocad and MS Office on the Win 2003 software

John

 

Sure, Set up your server and then add the programs you need. This should
not create problems. Normally in a business environment the server would
be a dedicated server. For experience/practice you'll be OK.

 

Sure, Set up your server and then add the programs you need. This should

OK great!

Now another question....

Would it be possible to use Win XP Pro as a "server"?
Wont it allow a small fixed amt of users to access it?

If yes on that..... Im assuming that even if I could
use Win XP Pro workstation software as "server
software"..... I wouild be defeating my goals of
learning to administrate a true server such as Win 2003
server? Right?

I mean..... no way can I instal Exchange server on
workstation Win XP Pr?

John

 

http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/evaluation/sysreqs/2003.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/default.mspx
Free download of 2003 Server (180 day eval).
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/trial/evalkit.mspx

 

Howdy!

Yes. But for the same horsepower, AutoCAD et al will run slower
under Server 2003 than under XP Pro (all else being the same).

Mmmm ... Again, as Billy pointed out, you usually can. But, also as
he pointed out, in a real environment, it's not a good idea.

But to consider - I've got OpenOffice and a boatload of OTHER apps
on this machine - which is running 2K Server, for somewhat the same reasons
you're talking about.

Sure. Gotta practice.

Again, sure. But do be aware that if something breaks, it could be
due to bad assumptions on the part of, say, AutoCAD or Office XP or
MediaPlayer or BSPlayer or ... I think you get the idea.

RwP

 

Yes. But for the same horsepower, AutoCAD et al will run slower

OK

But why is that?

Is it cause that Win server software is doing more
"things" behind the scenes than"workstation" would be?

John

 

Howdy!

Yep. Consider two cars with identical engines. One has AC and
power everything, the other is basically stripped.

Guess which one runs faster? <B-)

RwP