Can Mac Pro run OS 10.5 server as if it was a xserve?
My step-dad is getting an Apple server for his business. He was wondering if he could just run the OS 10.5 server off of a mac pro. Also if you can run OS 10.5 server on a mac pro, would there be a difference between how it would run on a xserve?
Hi
You can run OSX Server on any qualifying hardware you like. Regardless of which hardware you choose it will run the same. What load is placed on the server in terms of services, data throughput and network access would be handled to a large degree by the hardware chosen. An XServe is dedicated server hardware. A MacPro is a high-end workstation with enough about it to perform a similar role.
If the business involves hundreds of users transferring large amounts of data across a fast network then go for hardware that is built to handle that load. If the business is primarily office based with a small user base (5-10 people) then a MacPro would be more than adequate.
If all that is wanted is an internal mail server serving mail for the same amount of people and nothing else then a macmini would more than fit the bill. If by windows networking you mean 'can PCs connect to it?', the answer is yes.
Tony
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