[lug] mac mini server as 24/7 house server?

[Bear Giles]

Have you looked at something like an Intel NUC?


On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 1:12 PM, Chip Atkinson <chip at pupman.com> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I'm thinking about replacing the rack and server in my house with a mac
> mini with virtual box or vmware running a linux duplicate of the hardware
> server that I have running at home.  The old server is an HP DL385 and is
> never really taxed so I think a mac mini server would be able to handle the
> duties fine.  The reason for replacing it is power consumption, noise, and
> space.  My excel bills are $100+/month since I brought up the server and a
> 7' rack takes up quite a bit of floor space.  Then there's the noise which
> permeates the house since the only workable space for the rack is under a
> heating vent, aka household speaking tube.
>
> Anyone have any experience with mac mini servers or know of a better
> option?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Chip
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