Im about to roll out active directory in my home for testing and management purposes, we have 3 pc's in the house and 2 laptops which i would like to be added to a domain, i have a server which will be acting as a domain controller and running active directory for a number of reasons.
The server will be used as a central storage point, file server, used to tighten security, for regular backups, a vpn server so i can access my home network at work and a download console.
I will also be using it as a testing centre because of the work i do i will be looking into and implementing new features so i learn them for work.
Problem is, lack of storage space for the server, at the moment its located in my room and it can get abit annoying with the cpu fan, but i was thinking of locating the server in my loft.
All i am worrying about is the heat in the summer, will it be too much? would like to know if anyone runs their server in the loft.
The server will be used as a central storage point, file server, used to tighten security, for regular backups, a vpn server so i can access my home network at work and a download console.
I will also be using it as a testing centre because of the work i do i will be looking into and implementing new features so i learn them for work.
Problem is, lack of storage space for the server, at the moment its located in my room and it can get abit annoying with the cpu fan, but i was thinking of locating the server in my loft.
All i am worrying about is the heat in the summer, will it be too much? would like to know if anyone runs their server in the loft.