Suggested server specs for server 2003?

From: Ian Steele (ucfitkid_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:58:45 GMT

I am putting together a windows server 2003 environment for a client with
about 50 local users and another 50 at 2 remote locations. We are going to
be using IBM rack mounted servers and I wanted some suggestions on hardware
specs for them. I need the following servers, DNS (also handles DC), WINS,
PRINT, EXCHANGE. These should be sepearate and money isnt really an issue
but I dont want to go overboard as this isnt a fortune 500 company and the
owner will know if I am going overkill on these machines. The thigns I
would like to know is just which is any of these will need Dual Processors,
RAID, Backup Drives, MEMORY. THings of that nature. I know exchange should
be pretty beefy but Im not sure at to the others. I will be using active
directory and windows server 2003 on all machines. Thanks for all the info
Johnny Sanders

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