Q:

Upgrade from Windows Home Server to Windows Server 2008?

I was thinking about purchasing a HP StorageWorks X510 Data Vault to use as a general purpose media server.  I noticed that the system uses Microsoft Windows Home Server, would it be possible to upgrade to Windows Server 2008?  Eventually, I would like to run a few virtual machines on the server.

A:

With limited memory capabilities (2 GB PC2-6400 unbuffered DDR2 800 MHz Maximum) and no video output included you might be a little hard pressed to install and configure Windows 2008.
This device is specifically built for the Windows Home Server.  You would be better off building a custom server that can handle what you want to achieve.

