Re: Newbie question
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 03/06/04
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Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 12:33:38 -0500
1) Yes, but if you have only one server, I'd recommend not running VPN from
it, for security as well as resource load reasons. I'd look into a third
party hardware firewall that can handle VPN for you....Sonicwalls and others
can do this.
2) Yes, but I hope you aren't talking about *workstation* software -
Stephen Ho wrote:
> Sorry if I am asking very simple questions. Although I am
> quite experienced with desktop's, this is my first attempt
> at servers.
>
> My 1 man business has grown to 3 and we now need a central
> place to store files. The files will be accessed from fixed
> locations and also by people on the road. I am looking at
> getting a server with Windows server 2003. I have a number
> of questions:
>
> 1. Can Win Server 2003 be set up both as a file server and
> a VPN server?
> 2. Is Win Server 2003 a complete OS? That is, can you run
> commercial softwares on a box running Win Server 2003?
>
> Thanks for any help.
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