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\"Microsoft<\/a>Since I work at home, I naturally lack the extensive IT infrastructure that you most likely enjoy. However I rely on a mix of virtualized machines delivered through an ESXi server and running Hyper-V on my Windows 8 laptop. The downside, is that even with 8GB or RAM and an SSD in my laptop, I'm still limited by the number of virtual machines I can run, and I also don't have the ability to test some server-centric Hyper-V concepts like replication. Clearly I need a Hyper-V platform. But I can't go out buy a used server from eBay. I have no room and my wife would not be too happy with likely noise and added electrical cost. In addition, between my conference appearances and training I would really like something portable. \u00a0Yes, there is a trade-off between performance and portability, but that is something I can live with.<\/p>\n

After some research, I decided to build a Hyper-V server using the smallest form factor I could find. I decided to try using the Gigabyte Brix.<\/p>\n

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I originally thought of using an Intel NUC, but it appears they decided not to release an i7 model and I wanted every bit of performance edge I could get. The Brix, an unfortunate name I'll admit, looked to be a reasonable alternative. I also considered a Mac Mini but the customizations I wanted to do would have been much more difficult in the Mini. Apple doesn't really intend it to be a user-modified device. You can order a Brix unit from NewEgg<\/a> for under $500.<\/p>\n

I also will need a hard drive, which in this case means a Plextor 256GB mSATA drive<\/a> which I got for about $200. I also need to max out the RAM at 16GB<\/a> which added about $150 to the project price. I intend to temporarily use an existing keyboard and monitor for the set up. However, the Brix uses HDMI and a mini display port so I also ordered a mini display port to VGA adapter<\/a> for another $24. Even though internal storage is limited, the unit sports 2 USB 3.0 ports so that should be more than sufficient. Or if all goes well, the project cost is pretty reasonable and I can build another unit.<\/p>\n

So this is the start of my project. I'll be blogging my experiences. I'm sure I'll run into obstacles, but I'll share those as well and how I overcame them. I'm looking forward to this project not only because I'll learn new things, but because I really need the end result. Check back later for a progress report.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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