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#1 · 06/10/2020, 02:21
Quote from dar on 06/10/2020, 02:21Dear Reader,
So I found some misfortune which galvanised me into some action.
- I needed an installed version of SQL server to run locally on the LAN in my office.
- I needed a php capable webserver,
- I needed a version of My SQL
- I could and have done this on versions of Windows.
- This time I decided to use Linux Mint.
- The server is an HP Proliant cube Server. 4Gb of ram and a 1.3 Ghz processor. This server ran W2k12 r2 (d2) well. When I had put Linux Mint on via Memory stick it ran pretty well too. Note we are talking about an 8 or more year old machine.
- I installed SQL Server 2019 linux derivative on the cube. It installed well following the useful instructions.
- I then installed MySql and workbench (not supported for this mix, but works). workbench took some effort because root login was not real easy to get past the installer giving a blank password. Main hint I can offer here is that you use mysql to provide a password via sql query. Or use mysqladmin to change the password.
- The Apache was installed to run the websites.
All this was done using google and my understanding of windows installations. I knew I was to have a db an IIS equivalent and tools. As it happens I would install two flavours of db. If you would like more info on this please add to this thread. The server really works well and although it took most of a weekend it was worth it for the knowledge gained.
all for now and one for all.
David
Dear Reader,
So I found some misfortune which galvanised me into some action.
- I needed an installed version of SQL server to run locally on the LAN in my office.
- I needed a php capable webserver,
- I needed a version of My SQL
- I could and have done this on versions of Windows.
- This time I decided to use Linux Mint.
- The server is an HP Proliant cube Server. 4Gb of ram and a 1.3 Ghz processor. This server ran W2k12 r2 (d2) well. When I had put Linux Mint on via Memory stick it ran pretty well too. Note we are talking about an 8 or more year old machine.
- I installed SQL Server 2019 linux derivative on the cube. It installed well following the useful instructions.
- I then installed MySql and workbench (not supported for this mix, but works). workbench took some effort because root login was not real easy to get past the installer giving a blank password. Main hint I can offer here is that you use mysql to provide a password via sql query. Or use mysqladmin to change the password.
- The Apache was installed to run the websites.
All this was done using google and my understanding of windows installations. I knew I was to have a db an IIS equivalent and tools. As it happens I would install two flavours of db. If you would like more info on this please add to this thread. The server really works well and although it took most of a weekend it was worth it for the knowledge gained.
all for now and one for all.
David
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David A Robertson, aka hkdave95
(Cheesy Chilli Chocci Dave)
JADER Ltd
#2 · 27/10/2020, 05:30
Quote from dar on 27/10/2020, 05:30Dear Reader,
- The Linux Mint Server failed with a problem that I do not have time to research a fix for.
- So I intend to allocate some time to reinstalling windows server on this little cube server.
- Because of this I have put linux onto another machine. One that was running Linux originally, and that I had taken linux off to put windows onto it. So it is in its intended from the factory config.
- It seems that in my spare, recreation time, I like to install and configure machines. This does not make me happy, however, it does make me satisfied, and I keep my knowledge of configuring O/s's up-to-date
- I am satisfied that my little LAN is holding together in a way which I understand.
- One thing I have learned is that the resurrection of machines when you think all is lost, is a possibility waiting to be considered. I have learned other things too, which are proprietary IP of JADER Ltd.
- Do not give up hope, and revel in relative glory once success is achieved.
Wishing you well.
KR
David
Dear Reader,
- The Linux Mint Server failed with a problem that I do not have time to research a fix for.
- So I intend to allocate some time to reinstalling windows server on this little cube server.
- Because of this I have put linux onto another machine. One that was running Linux originally, and that I had taken linux off to put windows onto it. So it is in its intended from the factory config.
- It seems that in my spare, recreation time, I like to install and configure machines. This does not make me happy, however, it does make me satisfied, and I keep my knowledge of configuring O/s's up-to-date
- I am satisfied that my little LAN is holding together in a way which I understand.
- One thing I have learned is that the resurrection of machines when you think all is lost, is a possibility waiting to be considered. I have learned other things too, which are proprietary IP of JADER Ltd.
- Do not give up hope, and revel in relative glory once success is achieved.
Wishing you well.
KR
David
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Last edited on 27/10/2020, 05:33 by dar
David A Robertson, aka hkdave95
(Cheesy Chilli Chocci Dave)
JADER Ltd