Developer - best laptop setup

  • <$200 is my guess for a machine to serve that data. 🙂 1 cpu or perhaps 2, 2GB RAM, 1 drive. Note that that doesn't get you ANY recoverability though. Something with built in RAID and two drives should be obtainable for $500 or less. Mirror the drives for data protection. A USB keychain could be sufficient backup for you. $10 for a GB or 2 these days.

    Best,
    Kevin G. Boles
    SQL Server Consultant
    SQL MVP 2007-2012
    TheSQLGuru on googles mail service

  • Would a server in this price class also allow for .NET connectivity or would that be extra? Also, is that price for something used on ebay or can you actually purchase a server for such a low price?

    I appreciate all of the suggestions and advice that I received today. I feel like I can do this now! 😀

  • That is for used box. .NET stuff is freely downloadable/installable/distributable from download.microsoft.com. Best of luck with your endeavour!

    Best,
    Kevin G. Boles
    SQL Server Consultant
    SQL MVP 2007-2012
    TheSQLGuru on googles mail service

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