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Question: Repurpose iMac as Server?

Hello,


I'm running a MacBook Pro and have just invested in a Network Streamer for my hifi.

I have an old iMac, which I occasionally use for work - particularly now - for the screen size - but don't store any files on here - just connect to my work network.


I've heard an old Mac can be re-purposed but am unsure how to go about it. The main use would be to store my ripped CD files and act as a music server. Ideally, can the iMac be partitioned and partly used as a server and partly as an iMac? 


It's a late 2013 3.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
Memory: 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M 1 GB
1TB (7200-rpm) hard drive


Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks, Matt.

iMac 27", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 20, 2020 7:28 AM

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I use my old 2011 Mac Pro 17 inch. I tossed in two large Samsung SSDs. I have it configured to High Sierra. I have it set to my local network, wired but can do it wireless. I store music and movies and home videos on it. I also have it split to do MS Office. I use an Apple 4k TV to connect to it through my Appleid. Works perfectly.

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Apr 20, 2020 7:36 AM in response to Pitmo In response to Pitmo

I use my old 2011 Mac Pro 17 inch. I tossed in two large Samsung SSDs. I have it configured to High Sierra. I have it set to my local network, wired but can do it wireless. I store music and movies and home videos on it. I also have it split to do MS Office. I use an Apple 4k TV to connect to it through my Appleid. Works perfectly.

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Apr 20, 2020 7:55 AM in response to DonH49 In response to DonH49

Great, so you know what the next question is. How do I go about it? Do I need the Apple Server App?


I've got Samsung External SSD's as well as a 2TB External Hard Drive and a 1TB Time Capsule. All the stuff and none of the knowledge!


Matt.

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