Windows 2000 Server Hardware Requirements

Sam443

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I would like to install Windows 2000 Server for learning purposes. Do I really need 128-256MB of Ram? Also, what's the minimum MHZ speed that I really need.
 

DreamKaZz

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I've been runnig 2000 server for 2 week with a k6-2 450mhz and 128 sdram. For now its all good but i'm not running any hardcore services yet.
 

CrimsonKing

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I am running advanced server on a Deskpro PII400 with 128, but, like DreamKazz, I haven't put it to the test, yet. I don't run it every day because it's dual boot with 98 and I have finally become comfortable with that (since switching from NT to play games!).
 

BigToque

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I would say no less then 300MHz with no less than 64mb as a minimum.

Win2k PRO doesnt run as well as I want it too with my celeron 300a and 128mb ram.
 

AndyHui

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Win2K server you really want a P2-300MHz processor. Don't even think of running it on less than 128MB of RAM.

Minimum requirement for RAM is 64MB for Win2K Pro, 128MB for Win2K Server.
 

Sunner

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I ran it on a Celery400 with 128 megs of ram, it was slow, but not beyod usefulness.