Re: Two Nics really needed?

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 01/02/05


Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 19:17:49 -0500

SBSuser wrote:
> I have the following scenario:
> T-1 Router - Cisco PIX firewall - Switch - Server and
> Workstations
> The PIX, server and WS's connect to the Switch.
>
> The PIX connects EThernet 0 to Internet thru the router
> and connects Ethernet 1(internal) to the Switch
>
> My boss insists I need to implement two Nic's on the SBS
> server. I think we do not need it.
>
> What's your opinion?

Only if you need ISA. You do not *need* two NICs otherwise....it's really up
to you. I personally dislike multihomed domain controllers and tend to avoid
them, but that's just my bias.



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