Is it possible to install windows server 2008 on a QNAP NAS or would I need to build my own server.
Does anyone know any decent resources on building a server computer? I'm very new at this and just want to learn more.
There is a feature available on QNAP NAS (Intel or AMD based NAS) called Virtualization Station. They have an "on-device hypervisor" built-in which allows you to run multiple virtual machines on QNAP NAS.
You can easily install the Widnows OS including Windnows Server 2008 R2 and run on top of the QNAP storage. If you intend to run performance demanding applications on the Windows server, it is recommended to choose higher end QNAP, e.g. i7 or Xeon CPU with more memory upgraded.
FYI: https://www.qnap.com/event/station/en-us/virtualization.php