XP/WIN 2K Server

[ndukaa1]

i just want to find out the procedures i need to take to setup a windows
xp pro and win 2k server network.
Which is best to be used as the server.
they both connect to the internet via a hub but theres access problems
between the computers.
Please help
Thanks

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

can they ping each other? have you enabled file sharing? this step by step troubleshooting mayhelp, http://howtonetworking.com/Troubleshooting/notaccessibale0.htm

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i just want to find out the procedures i need to take to setup a windows
xp pro and win 2k server network.
Which is best to be used as the server.
they both connect to the internet via a hub but theres access problems
between the computers.
Please help
Thanks

 

[Malke]

i just want to find out the procedures i need to take to setup a
windows xp pro and win 2k server network.
Which is best to be used as the server.
they both connect to the internet via a hub but theres access problems
between the computers.
Please help
Thanks

You would use the Win2k server as a server since that is a server
operating system, not WinXP. Since you really didn't tell us anything
about what you are ultimately trying to do, your network setup, or
whether you want a domain or workgroup, you can't get a more specific
answer. Here are links to help you with networking:

http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
(Pro)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/
http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm - Small Network Troubleshooter by
Hans-Georg Michna

Here is a link to the "portal" for Windows Servers:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/default.mspx

The current version of Windows server is Windows Server 2003, but you
might find things to help you with your older server operating system.

Malke