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The hobby building tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions from users who build PCs and servers as a personal hobby. Topics include assembling custom hardware for home servers, selecting Windows Server versions and licensing, and managing large media storage (e.g., 20 TB) with client backups. Community members share experiences with builds like Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2 and seek advice on upgrading to newer systems. The tag reflects practical, hands-on knowledge from enthusiasts who apply their building skills to real-world home IT setups.
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    New Here - How to join Windows Server Forum

    New to this forum - retired from IT management career with hobby of building PCs and servers for personal use. I have some questions about current Windows Server versions and license options. When I go to the Windows Server forum, it tells me I must log in - but I'm already logged in. Is there...
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    • backup client backup community support essentials r2 forum hardware options hobby building home server home use it management latest version license options media files pc build personal use server configuration server management user help windows 11 windows server
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    • Forum: Windows Server Forums