This is a pretty basic server question, so I apologize!
Im going to relegate one of my Dell machines to operate as a storage server, so I can access files from other machines on my home network. I still have an installer disk for Windows XP and I think Ill use it for this server.
I dont plan on connecting a keyboard, mouse or monitor. The box will just serve files, and I may turn it off at times.
But as I understand it, in order to enable sharing for each of the storage drives on this box an admin account with PW will have to be created.
That means when you boot this machine, youll have to log in every time.
But with no keyboard, mouse or monitor, that could be challenging.
How do I get around this?
Are all servers connected via KVM switch, allowing you to login?
Thank you.
Im going to relegate one of my Dell machines to operate as a storage server, so I can access files from other machines on my home network. I still have an installer disk for Windows XP and I think Ill use it for this server.
I dont plan on connecting a keyboard, mouse or monitor. The box will just serve files, and I may turn it off at times.
But as I understand it, in order to enable sharing for each of the storage drives on this box an admin account with PW will have to be created.
That means when you boot this machine, youll have to log in every time.
But with no keyboard, mouse or monitor, that could be challenging.
How do I get around this?
Are all servers connected via KVM switch, allowing you to login?
Thank you.
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