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Hello Everyone



I would like some advice regarding server manufacturers and specifications.
I am starting out as a Small business IT consultant and would like to build
my business around SBS and CRM.



Dell

Dell are popular here in the UK with clients but Dell don't seem to want to
have anything to do with resellers. When I have contacted them they say they
only sell direct and will not give me any margin to supply their kit.



Does anyone have any advice in dealing with Dell on this issue?



Acer

They are attempting to expand their UK server base and are receptive to
resellers.



Looking for any comments \ experience with Acer kit.



Specifications

I am going to specify a standard server for SBS installations.



Do you think that RAID 5 SAS with hot swap drives and battery backup up is
advisable or overkill?



Same with dual redundant power supply.



What would you recommend as the minimum amount of RAM and HDD space.



I am leaning towards 3 partitions, 1 OS, 1 applications, 1 DATA and log
files?



CRM

It would appear from my research that the small business version of CRM is
designed to be installed on the SBS itself. Does this have any implications
in terms of specification required? i.e. CPU, RAM, HDD space?





Thank you for your time and any advice.



Regards



Lee




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