Could I have your suggestions?

Hi Guys and Gals,

I'm starting to administrate my first client-server based network. This
is what I want to do:

- Main office has a file server and terminal services server.
- LAN within the company connect to both
- Branch offices need to connect to both as well

I was just wondering what security precautions I should take? Also too,
I was told once that I shouldn't use the DHCP capabilities of my
router, but configure a DHCP server on my DC. I've done that, but I'm
not sure of how of how to assign the addresses to clients at the branch
offices. Why isn't the DHCP capabilities of the router not as good? I
imagine to accomplish this, I'll have to setup something simliar to a
VPN - but I'm not too familiar with that area yet. Would I setup my own
VPN server, or use a router's capabilities?

I'll be adding an e-mail and web server soon. Any pre-advice on that
subject? Thanks!

I know this is a very general question, but I just want to a better
idea of how to go about things from people that have done this before
rather than just jump in.

Thanks in advance!
Cyp.

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