Differences Between Desktop And Server

[Ronin]

Not shutting down properly can have consequences.
Although I've never done this myself, I'm quite sure that if you don't shut down in the correct fashion, that it can cause issues on next boot up.

Can anyone confirm this?

[Soulwatcher]

Ronin, you are right. Not shutting the server down in a proper fashion can corrupt files on the hard drive. The only time I recommend pushing the power button or cycling the power on your remote reboot port. Is when the server is not responding to any other commands.

[James72]

I didn't know you could actually corrupt files by not shutting down properly!
Thats an eye opener.

I've never had to do this, and I think i'd really hesitate to use the shut down button even if nothing was responding.
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[Soulwatcher]

Originally Posted by James72

I didn't know you could actually corrupt files by not shutting down properly!
Thats an eye opener.

I've never had to do this, and I think i'd really hesitate to use the shut down button even if nothing was responding.

James72, the chances are slim. But it could happen. I just wouldn't make a habit of shutting your server down by the power button.