Windows Home Server vs. Windows Server 2003

Discussion in 'Windows Server' started by Detox, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. Detox

    Detox MDL Novice

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    #1 Detox, Feb 18, 2009
    What is the main difference between Windows Home Server and Windows Server 2003?

    I know WHS is based on Windows Server 2003, but does WHS have more functionality?

    It appears Windows Server is easier to load and install than WHS.

    Cheers,

    Detox
     
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    #2 foxhunter, Feb 18, 2009
  3. offon7544

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    #3 offon7544, Feb 18, 2009
    Yes, wizards allow anyone without a knowledge of the servers in 2003 to succeed
     
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  4. HSChronic

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    #4 HSChronic, Feb 19, 2009
    Server 2003 is a full server OS with all the features of a server OS. IIS, ADDS, DHCP Server, DNS Server, ADCS, Enumerated File Sharing, DFS support, domain join support.

    WHS is more like a NAS than it is a server OS.
     
  5. Detox

    Detox MDL Novice

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    #5 Detox, Feb 23, 2009 (OP)
    It sounds like I am better off just installing Windows Server 2003. Right now for me to install WHS I have to mod my bios etc, and if Windows Server 2003 is a more complete product that requires a little more knowledege to get it tweaked nicely than no issue right?