best configuration for Small Business Server
I'm looking for advice on HW and SW recommendations for a small business. We have 15 users, 20 computers and 3 printers. I currently have a single Windows Server 2008. I want to run a domain controller main for all users, file sharing, print server, possibly Windows Update Center and eventually MS Exchange. I am trying to decide the best configuration of HW with a fairly cheap budget. I currently have 1 I7 based server with 4 GB of Ram, several IBM servers, P4 306 m (I have 4 +), and a lot of hard drives (all in a half rack). I also need a decent backup system.
Can anyone recommend the best configuration of HW player and hard? Should I analyze server roles? With respect to the SW, I'm a non-profit and use Windows Server 2008 (at a discount)
Thank you
Hello
The question you posted would be better suited in the TechNet Forums. I would recommend posting your query in the TechNet Forums.
http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsServer
It will be useful.
Let us know if you encounter problems with Windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.
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