It was extremely atypical. I am sure he is sophisticated, but I know of almost no one who can install a server OS correctly the first time. I have to say this, but I consider myself very sophisticated, and I didn't even consider setting up my server or network the first time. I hired someone. See one, do one, teach one. This isn't to say it is very hard, it is just to say that one should not expect to download and install an OS without issues.
Now, Tom wasn't setting up a network, but he was describing his install of a server OS on a non-server computer (as far as I can tell).
I apologize for this, but I feel compelled to state this, but the hardware requirements are all over the Internet.
I am writing this post because of my stance on servers. I have always said that I prefer servers, I think your computers and AC will run better, BUT one does not need to use a server to use AC.
On the other hand while one can easily use P2P and while the install of a network with a server is more difficult, I feel I need to let people know that if they decide to go with a server setup, that they should not have the impression that "there will be problems right off the bat."
