need help with home network

[Vecc]

one more question what is windows server is it os like windows xp or just program???

[nevermind1534]

server 2003 is like xp, but more stable. server 2008 is somewhat like Vista. Yes, it is a standalone OS. The server versions of windows used to be released with the professional versions through 2000, until microsoft started using the nt kernel with all versions of windows (including the home editions), so since then, the professional editions and home editions have been released together, and server separately.

[theshoeshineman]

Just to add to what nevermind1534 said. Servers are designed around sharing a centralised compository of informaiton for multiple users.

Security wise it will offer you more flexability as to what you share and to who and it can keep the data in a centralised location (often making backing up easier aswell).

Do you need a server at home... Probbly not, infact it could complicate things and in most cases the users and sharing that come with XP or Vista will be sufficient.

Servers are used in businesses for the above reasons. A lot of bigger businesses will have various departments and divisions and it is a lot easier to maintain the security and sharing of data with servers in these scenarios. For example you might want everyone who works in the accounts department to have access to the accounts database, but you don't want the sales staff or the delivery staff to be able to view this information.

[Vecc]

ok thx guys rep+ to all