Mac OSX 10.4 Server on a MacMini + Mac Mini Network render farm

Hi Guys,
I am working at a small vfx post house in Bangkok. We are looking to install some sort of server and network renderfarm.
There was talk of going Windoze based when I first arrived, so I am doing my best to steer them to Mac & OSX. (Most of the current workstations are MacPros)
For a budget solution I said it may be possible to run a OSX Server on a new Mac Mini, and also create a 5-10 machine Mac Mini renderfarm (for rendering 3d scenes from Maya, encoding with Compressor, and 2d scripts from Shake).
So my questions are:
1. WIll OSX Server work on a mac Mini?
2. Will the Mac Mini be able to handle it? It won't be a render box itself, more a machine to keep control of permissions on our central storage (stop people moving and deleting files and saving things in the incorrect place), and control the QMaster Adminstration.
3. Has anyone had any experience creating a renderfarm from a stack on Mac Minis?
4. If no one has any idea can they recommend a person/forum to ask?
Thankyou very much!
Adam Teale

I found answer to my first question - does OSX server work on a Mac Mini - yes
http://www.macgeekery.com/tips/customization/macmini_and_os_xserver

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