Server software allocation

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From: MikeDesign (MikeDesign_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/25/04 

Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 17:39:03 -0800

So which is better if I had to choose (for two computers):

1) Domain Controller and Exchange together, plus second machine as file server

or

2) Domain Controller and file server together, plus second machine as Exchange

(Both scenarios include a low-end backup DC with backup POP3 server)

Not sure which to go with. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

Michael

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