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• Your Own Server Part 2: Windows Server 2003 Installation*
  Friday 16 July 2004 – 07:00
  We detail the step-by-step process of installing Windows Server 2003 software. While walking you through the process of selecting general system options, including network interfaces, DNS and DHCP options and active directories, we show you how to avoid certain pitfalls inherent in setting up Windows Server 2003.
• My Own Server Part 1: DIY 1U Rack Servers*
  Friday 19 March 2004 – 06:00
  Whether for Web hosting or general-purpose office applications, 19" servers dominate the enterprise landscape. We take a 1U server from MSI as an example and offer a step-by-step account of what it takes to build a complete system.
• Head to Head: Silex SX-1000U USB Device Server vs. Keyspan USB Server*
  Thursday 10 February 2005 – 03:25
  USB device servers are a product concept that's a little hard to wrap your head around at first. But once you understand what they can do, you'll probably want to add them to your networking bag of tricks. Micah LaCombe put both Silex's SX-1000U USB device server and Keyspan's USB Server to the test, and one definitely came out on top.
• A Look At Windows Server 2008*
  Friday 19 October 2007 – 09:56 in Business
  Improved management features, integrated virtualization and a new Internet Information Server. The server version of Windows Vista offers a number of new options. Tom's Hardware has taken a look at the beta version RC0.
• The Server Primer, Part 2*
  Tuesday 3 April 2007 – 03:21
  Now that we know about server hardware, it's time to discuss server environments, categories, features and service.
• The Server Primer, Part 1*
  Tuesday 13 March 2007 – 01:11
  Where are the differences between consumer hardware and professional server products? Tom's Hardware evaluates professional components and their characteristics.
• Update: Windows Longhorn officially named Server 2008*
  Thursday 17 May 2007 – 01:43
  AMD At this week's WinHEC conference, Microsoft gave the official title of Windows Server 2008 to its next major platform, which was previously codenamed Longhorn. ...
• The Best Platform For Small Business Server 2003*
  Wednesday 19 October 2005 – 07:00
  Microsoft's Small Business Server 2003 allows even small organizations to implement servers that provide big organization benefits. We discuss tips and ideas for balancing power, price and priorities.
• Snap Server 1100 Reviewed*
  Wednesday 26 March 2003 – 05:56
  If you've been thinking about adding a "real" file server to your LAN, but have been put off by the thought of trying to configure (and pay for) a machine with one of Microsoft's server products, then wait no more! SnapAppliance's Snap Server 1100 couldn't be easier to set up and can automatically back up all your LAN's computers too! Read our review and get the details.
• Intel's Next-Generation Server CPU Promises*
  Monday 17 October 2005 – 07:00
  Intel's Xeon is certainly taking a beating from AMD's Opteron performance-wise, and the new dual-core Xeon Paxville likely won't make much of a difference. But Intel's upcoming Bensley platform launch next year could represent a new dawn in the era of x86 server processors - or so Intel says.
• Mirra Personal Server Reviewed*
  Monday 22 March 2004 – 07:00
  Mirra's Personal Server recently had its first major feature upgrade. We found that the new version 1.1 has some welcome feature adds and bug fixes. But it still doesn't do what you'd think a file server - personal or not - should do.
• CES 2007: Bill Gates announces Windows Home Server*
  Monday 8 January 2007 – 09:47
  You probably have computers with gigabytes maybe terabytes of pictures, songs and videos, but how do you manage it all? In his traditional CES opening keynote, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates announced the Windows Home Server and explained how the technology automatically backs up your data and makes it available through the Internet.
• Digital Living I: Turning Your Home PC Into A uPNP Multimedia Streaming Server*
  Wednesday 26 September 2007 – 10:06 in Consumer Electronics
  Turn your home PC into a video source for your digital living room. With the right software, virtually any system can be upgraded to a multimedia server, making it compatible with numerous receivers that support the uPNP standard. Today, most multimedia ...
• Review: TRENDnet USB 2.0 Network Storage Server*
  Thursday 8 December 2005 – 08:26
  There are many choices for buyers in the market for an inexpensive NAS. Jim Buzbee takes a look at a new entry from TRENDnet that has some attractive features, but unfortunately doesn't make the grade in the speed department.
• Review: SimpleTech SimpleShare Office Storage Server*
  Friday 15 April 2005 – 06:30
  If you've got about $300, there are plenty of options for adding a few hundred gigs of storage to your LAN. But Jim Buzbee found that SimpleShare's Office Storage Server has some unique features that could land it in your shopping basket.