Setting up a 'server' PC

[badsekktor]

Kindly read the beginning of the thread.

I have read it already and still have questions. That is why i asked these questions.

I have setup a home/office network with the PCs in my house and the office. My problem now is which computer should I put the company data file.

what type of file is your company data file? is this a simple DAT file, xls file, dbx file?
I'm assuming that you have your office at your house. Is that right?

1. The computer in my bedroom is ON 24/7, which I think is the best candidate to host the company file. But whenever I'll go on a trip, I always turn OFF this PC and I lock the door of the room.

Does this PC serves also as your personal PC? you might want to give somebody the task of turning on the server if you are not around.

2. The office have 2 PCs, one is used by my wife but is seldomly turned ON, so this PC can't be used to host the file.

well, you would just need to ask somebody to turn the PC on. just make sure there is a password.

3. The other computer is for the secretary. This computer is turned ON when the secretary arrives and turned OFF when she leaves. This is a very old computer that I used for more than 6yrs already before I transferred it to the office. So I'm not sure if the file will be safe in this computer.

If it is just a simple file server with 2 to 3 users, this would be enough.

4. Should I add another computer to the office to act as a dedicated server to host the file?

it depends on your needs.... well if you can spare the money why not.