Pocket sized Linux Server

[ndux]

I am looking to for a pocket sized linux server to act as a Domain controller, USB print server as well as to host network storage (possibly via USB?) in a domestic environment. Can anyone suggest what my options are and where I am likely to get one? Something with Wi-fi built in would be nice.

 

[.Froot.]

Nobody has answered to this post yet because as far as I am aware, there is no single solution to this. However, here is a start:
Network storage
http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=61_292&products_id=10016
Wireless print server with 4x usb
http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?cPath=100_101&products_id=12138
Domain controller
You have two options: either find a gateway router, or get an old pc and configure it as a gateway to server as a domain controller. This is if I correctly understand you.
I wish there was a "pocket sized linux server" to do all of this...

 

[ndux]

Wouldn't it be possible to rig one of the devices listed here http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/pocketserver.ars with a USB hub to accomplish some of the goals above?

 

[The_Unbeliever]

What Linux distro do you plan on use?

SME Server from www.contribs.org is a good choice

 

[Tux]

What Linux distro do you plan on use?

SME Server from www.contribs.org is a good choice

what's the size/requirements?

 

[ndux]

what's the size/requirements?

I think that would depend on the hardware I select, the most important consideration for me was the form factor as well as noise levels I would want something of roughly the size and dimensions of a small router with a solid state drive and as few moving parts as possible, something I could hide away in my AV unit.

 

[The_Unbeliever]

The server installs in less than 700Mb (IIRC).

http://wiki.contribs.org/SME_Server:Documentation:Administration_Manual:Chapter4

Category / Minimum Specifications
Architecture = PCI-based i586 or i686 compatible processor
Processor speed = 400 MHz
RAM = 256 MB
Hard Drive = IDE or SCSI - at least 4 GB
SCSI adapter = SCSI adapter must appear on the supported list (only necessary for SCSI systems)
Ethernet adapter(s) = The ethernet adapters installed on your server must appear on the supported list.
Modem (for dialup only) = Only modems that are Linux-compatible may be used. WinModems are not supported.
CD-ROM drive = ATAPI or SCSI
Monitor = any
Graphics card = any

Category / Recommended Specifications
Architecture = PCI-based i686 compatible processor
Processor speed = 1.5GHz
RAM = 512 MB
Hard Drive = One or more IDE or SCSI - at least 40 GB
SCSI adapter = SCSI adapter must appear on the supported list (only necessary for SCSI systems)
Ethernet adapter(s) = The ethernet adapters installed on your server must appear on the supported list.
Modem (for dialup only) = Only modems that are Linux-compatible may be used. WinModems are not supported.
CD-ROM drive = ATAPI or SCSI
Monitor = any
Graphics card = any

It offers the following services out of the box : FTP, Web, email, PPTP VPN, antivirus and antispam filtering.