Re: Building first time server system

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From: TN Don (TN_Don_at_discussions.microsoft.com.)
Date: 02/28/05 

Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 15:03:02 -0800

Got any idea what your hardware would cost in USA TN??

"Matt Gibson" wrote:

> 1) Do NOT make a server a workstation. You severely affect the security of
> the network.
>
> 2) I'd do a P4 3.0Ghz HT processor, at least a GIG of Ram, and a RAID 1
> array of SATA drives. (SCSI if you can afford it) You don't NEED a spare
> monitor/keyboard/mouse, You can just use a KVM off one workstation (sharing
> the keyboard/video/mouse with another machine), but understand that when
> you're troubleshooting a problem, you'll be down a workstation.
>
> Matt Gibson - GSEC
>
> "TN Don" <TN_Don@discussions.microsoft.com.> wrote in message
> news:719068BC-D1E5-4C8E-9F12-CCF4378E4AD9@microsoft.com...
> > We have 3 computer wirelessly networked with 801.11g using wind XP Pro.
> > all
> > three computer has 2.8ghz with 512 Ram and large HD drives.
> > Would like to have a central server that would do the following: central
> > DB,
> > xls, word etc. But most important to have central Outlook capability for
> > all
> > computers to access, change and read all email, contacts, tasks etc.
> > I understand SBS 2003 will do this? Can I use a current computer to be
> > server and workstation?
> > If not what do I need in a server computer..specs, do I nee a full
> > monitor,
> > keyboard, etc
> > Can a workstation be network administrator.
> > What is approximate cost for a system.
> >
> > I have conflicting info on what I need.
> >
> > Expansion to 5 workstations is expected.
> > --
> > Thanks to all who offer help. TN DON
>
>
>

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