Re: Creating network for small business

I'd have to agree unless you've done this before.
I don't think this is something you should do.
As a real "Friend" you should have someone who knows the security issues.
Although SBS is easy to configure, it still takes knowledge to make sure
it's secure.

I'd recommend someone local to help him.
Get Three Estimates and ask a lot of questions.
Avoid the Consultants that keep saying, I can sell you this software through
me.
They are just trying to make a buck.
I let all my clients purchase from venders and make no mark up.
To me making someone secure and functional is more important that making a
buck.
I've even bought things out of my own pocket to help them out.

Please get someone who knows how to do this unsteady of wandering in the
dark
Russ

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Russ Grover
Small Business IT Support
Portland\Beaverton OR USA
Email: Sales at SmallBusinessITSupport.com
Website: www.SmallBusinessITSupport.com


"Leythos" <void@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> In article <35ACE631-3F5A-4981-9AAE-D74BD37AE36D@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> dperk7019@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
>> I am helping a friend setup a network at his business. He would like to
>> use
>> one computer in his office designated as a server, with up to two
>> computers
>> in the office connected by wire. Also, he is using satellite DSL on his
>> home
>> computer and laptop and would like to be able to access the files on this
>> server. Eventually, he is going to get someone to do bookkeeping from a
>> remote computer and would also like this person to be able to access the
>> files on the server. What is the best way for setting this up? Thank
>> you
>> for any help available.
>
> If this is for a business and they are keeping their books on the
> network, you need to get a qualified networking and security
> professional or you are going to have their network and data
> compromised.
>
> Setting up a secure network, while easy, is not for the untrained user,
> exposes you to a lot of unknowns, requires experience in order to make
> everything mesh smoothly, and then secure remote access requires an
> entirely second set of skills.
>
> Seek professional help.
>
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