Windows Server 2019 on a desktop?

Computer Hardware & Server Infrastructure Builds
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Hi!

I am planning to install a Windows Server 2019 Active Directory and Domain Services on a desktop with consumer grade parts. Are there any disadvantage for this kind of approach? By the way I will be catering 50 users.

Specs of Desktop:
CPU: AMD A6-5400K
MOBO: MSI A55-E33
RAM: 8GB DDR3-1333
HDD: 500GB

Hope you can give me opinions on this.

Thanks in advance.

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IMO it just comes down to costs … kit is pretty reliable these days if it’s a small business I don’t see any issue, just have a disaster recovery plan in place. Though personally I do like Lenovo build quality.

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As long as you have a backup but that is regardless of hardware. IMO looks like it will be fine. Maybe see if you could get 2 desktops and do a primary and secondary DC setup this will prevent downtime and allow you to make any repairs to the desktops.

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Refurbed servers are cheap enough. You should consider that as an option if this is going to serve a business w/50 users. You’d be surprised at what’s available.