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imranc@OntheNet.com.au (IC-786) wrote:
>QUERY ON NT
>
>Can someone advise what the hardware requirements are for a server
>which will run WINDOWS NT Server for a small LAN with 4-5
>workstations?
>
>What sort of CPU, HDD, RAM is required for (a) the server (b) the
>stations?

Server: A realistic minimum is a Pentium 75 with 32M RAM. For 
HDs you can get away with IDE drives but a SCSI controller will 
perform a magnitude better. As to size, It depends on what 
you'll be putting on it. I wouldn't reccommend less than 2G 
these days.
Workstation: You can get away with a 486, but why bother? Min 
of P75 and 16-24M RAM (depending on applications)
>
>Which would be better-a dedicated server or undedicated server?

It all depends on load. In a small situation (couple of 
machines) a Workstation can do just as well. Plus a copy of NT 
server does not exclude it's use as a Workstation. 
>
>Can you still run Windows 95 on top of NT?
No. You can have a dual-boot system which loads either/or.
>
>The LAN will mainly run business applications, MS-Office and a POS
>system.
>
>Can Windows NT be also installed on a portable laptop which will 
>connect to the server to down load data?
Most certainly. Check the NT HCL to make sure your particular 
laptop does. Most brands do eg. Compaq, IBM etc...
One thing to watch is PCMCIA modems. NT 3.51 is the first 
version to support PCMCIA. And it seems like an afterthought.
>
>What are the latest versions of Windows NT Server & Workstation and
ver 3.51 of both. NT 4.0 beta is floating about. It's not that 
different besides the Win95 GUI. It's more like a NT 3.6

>how much do they cost?
I don't know (I work for a large firm with a even larger site 
license)
>
>Any other info. on Windows NT appreciated as well. Thanks!
>
>Regards
>IC
>
Hope this helps


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