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Within a home or a small organization, so-called ",[26,27,28],"strong",{},"MicroServer"," solutions are ideal. A MicroServer is less powerful than a standard (rackable) server and less bulky: reasonable dimensions and reduced power consumption. It lets you centralize data, distribute it, and better manage permissions. Setting up a first server can be a source of uncertainty, since so many solutions exist. I'll try to shed some light on the possibilities.",[31,32,34],"h3",{"id":33},"table-of-contents","Table of contents:",[36,37,38,42,45],"ol",{},[39,40,41],"li",{},"The rise of the MicroServer",[39,43,44],{},"How to choose your MicroServer?",[39,46,47],{},"Conclusion",[10,49,41],{"id":50},"the-rise-of-the-microserver",[15,52,53],{},"Generally expensive, a server exists in many different forms. MicroServer solutions have come to replace the term MediaServer: manufacturers play with words and offer us an overview of current solutions:",[15,55,56],{},[57,58],"img",{"alt":59,"src":60},"","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fle-choix-microserver\u002F37fbdc9f41.jpg",[15,62,63],{},"The MicroServer therefore positions itself as the most compact and least power-hungry option. The various manufacturers have clearly understood the appeal of such a product and have fully integrated it into their ranges. This new segment benefits from manufacturer warranties, just as a Rack or Blade would. The MicroServer has thus become a viable option within the landscape of existing solutions.",[15,65,66,67,76],{},"That said, for a long time now, the so-called barebone form factor has been on the market with the Shuttle brand. It managed to popularize the build-your-own mini PC, which has become increasingly powerful, notably with the design of ",[68,69,73],"a",{"href":70,"rel":71},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zotac.com\u002Fus\u002Fproduct\u002Fmini_pcs\u002Fzbox-m-series\u002Fall",[72],"nofollow",[26,74,75],{},"Zotac all-in-one"," motherboards. Today, the leaders integrate their hardware into small MicroServers that become genuine do-everything servers, and the case designs dissipate heat relatively well.",[10,78,44],{"id":79},"how-to-choose-your-microserver",[15,81,82],{},"The first thing to do to choose your MicroServer is to identify your needs. Don't hesitate to look into it through every available means: manufacturer pre-sales, forums, and\u002For IT partners are valuable allies when you don't want to spend a lot of time on it. Here, I suggest identifying a few common needs:",[84,85,86,101,114,127],"ul",{},[39,87,88,89,92,93,96,97,100],{},"Are you an ",[26,90,91],{},"individual"," who wants ",[26,94,95],{},"enough power for entertainment","? And who occasionally wants to ",[26,98,99],{},"share their server's resources"," (voice\u002Ffile sharing)? Your processor and storage will be the key elements for your multimedia sessions.",[39,102,88,103,105,106,109,110,113],{},[26,104,91],{}," who wants to ",[26,107,108],{},"publish\u002Ftest applications"," under development, more or less demanding ones? Do you regularly use your server as a ",[26,111,112],{},"personal work tool","? Prioritize data resilience, sufficient RAM, and (depending on your apps) a fast processor.",[39,115,88,116,118,119,122,123,126],{},[26,117,91],{}," who uses storage access (NFS, CIFS, SMB) for ",[26,120,121],{},"file sharing","? And\u002For as a ",[26,124,125],{},"storage solution"," (backups)? Prioritize a low-power CPU and data resilience.",[39,128,88,129,132,133,136],{},[26,130,131],{},"SMB"," that wants to set up ",[26,134,135],{},"a true do-everything server",", since it also covers all the points listed above? All components should be oriented toward a high-end MicroServer.",[15,138,139,140,143],{},"For example, if a certain type of MicroServer meets your requirements, as in my case with the ",[26,141,142],{},"HP ProLiant MicroServer Gen8"," (older generation), it may be necessary to make a few additions, such as:",[84,145,146,149,152,155],{},[39,147,148],{},"A dedicated controller card for managing the hard drives.",[39,150,151],{},"More RAM if needed.",[39,153,154],{},"Possibly a new, more powerful processor.",[39,156,157],{},"Licensing costs: proprietary systems or hardware such as enterprise ILO.",[15,159,160],{},"As a reminder, keep in mind that the HP Gen9 and Gen10 generations can no longer be upgraded, since the processor is soldered and ILO is missing.",[15,162,163,164,171],{},"Other manufacturers offer a range of so-called Micro servers, such as: Dell, SuperMicro, Fujitsu, Lenovo. Here are ",[68,165,168],{"href":166,"rel":167},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techrepublic.com\u002Fblog\u002F10-things\u002F10-things-you-should-know-about-microservers\u002F",[72],[26,169,170],{},"the ten things you should know about MicroServers",". It's true that the MicroServer has certain power limitations due to its compact architecture, but overall it can meet a fairly wide range of needs for a first home or business server.",[15,173,174],{},"There are many possible ways to integrate it: under a desk, on a small shelf, in a closet. It makes it unobtrusive on a daily basis, even clever, as here with a stackable switch:",[15,176,177],{},[57,178],{"alt":59,"src":179},"\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fle-choix-microserver\u002Fc2834f8111.jpg",[15,181,182,183,188],{},"Here's the rear view of the stackable and manageable HP ",[68,184,187],{"href":185,"rel":186},"https:\u002F\u002Fh20195.www2.hpe.com\u002Fv2\u002FGetPDF.aspx\u002Fc04111385.pdf",[72],"PS1810-8G"," switch:",[15,190,191],{},[57,192],{"alt":59,"src":193},"\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fle-choix-microserver\u002F0e7027d97e.jpg",[15,195,196,197,202,203,208],{},"You can also add an ",[68,198,201],{"href":199,"rel":200},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.inmac-wstore.com\u002Fhpe-rdx-removable-disk-backup-system-lecteur-rdx-superspeed-usb-3-0\u002Fp2927310.htm",[72],"HP RDX C8S07B"," drive, as well as monitor the HP server's status via the switch. 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