Home Server + CCTV + Media

[4Qman]

Hello all,

I have a working server at home with the following specs:
i3 CPU
4GB Ram
4x 2TB HDD

I currently run windows 7 however i was curious about using windows 2012 server as this would allow me more options. I need the system to run 3x CCTV cameras and also be a media player for HD media plus i need to remote login.

Can windows server 2012 do this or can windows 8?
Is this spec enough to do all 3 tasks.

Im new to the setup of servers. How secure would it be, do i need to purchase a firewall?

 

[4Qman]

Hi, thanks for the reply.

The Server needs to run a media player, Arcsoft 2013 and be able to function as a media centre.

The software for the CCTV is Blue Iris, i have purchased this and will check if its compatabl with Server 2012 Essentials.

As for services i ideally want to remote login to the Server. I also want to backup my phones, and other house PC's
I need to be able to login to the Server.

I have no experience with AD DS, DHCP, DNS or RAS. Can you breifly explain what they would enable me to do.

Thanks again for your advice.