Re: advice on setting up lab



why not download some software like vmware and create virtual servers?

saves hassle and also easy to rollback changes, altho memory and cpu
intensive..



"edsa" <edsa@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello group
>
> As I get deeper into my MCSE studies (currently concentrating on 70-291),
I
> am planning to set up a more advanced lab, which will enable me to
practice
> all the technologies required to pass this exam and future exams on the
MCSE
> track.
>
> Im hoping that some of you experienced guys can give me advice on setting
up
> the lab?
>
> I passed my previous MCP exams by linking an xp client to a server via a
> crossover cable, but I would like to configure RRAS and web server
> technologies.
>
> The lab I am trying to setup is going to be all wireless, using a Netgear
> DG834G wireless router and Belkin 802.11g PCI wirless cards installed in
> servers and clients.
>
> A static WAN IP address comes as standard from my ISP and I usually have
> this address configured on the router along with NAT to provide security
for
> my home PCs.
>
> I have purchased 2 public IP addresses from my ISP.
>
> I have 2 DNS server IP addresses, which are supplied by my ISP.
>
> There are 2 PCs available to use as a DC and member server.
>
> When the lab is setup I would like it to be running in an Active Directory
> Domain Environment using DHCP, NAT, SUS services, RRAS configured to run
VPN
> services and also be able to (maybe) host web applications on the
internet.
> I was going to install a second NIC into one of the servers for RRAS, but
> not sure!
>
> I would like to setup the server so that my client PCs will optain their
IP
> addresses dynamically and still be able to gain internet access. Would
this
> be possible by using one of the public IP addresses?
>
> As I have said I am setting this lab up to use for my MCSE practice, but I
> would still like the network to be accessible to members of the family.
>
> Hopefully I have provided enough information here, but if not give me a
> shout.
>
> cheers
>
> ed
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