Re: New network setup suggestions needed

> Another option would be to purchase licensed copy of
> Windows XP for the new server and use it as a file server,
> struts application server, cold fusion & tomcat server(for
> web pages and struts app).


XP being a workstation Operating system only supports 10 concurrent
connections.


> I could also use the new one as the domain controller and
> the existing server as the child running windows XP and
> the config above.


XP can not be a DC.



hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

"S Smith" <seans@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:16b101c5562e$43f76be0$a501280a@xxxxxxxxxx
> Hi all.
>
> Background:
>
> One server: running SBS2000, including active dir, SQL,
> Exchange, Cold Fusion & IIS (with websites) and ISA
> server. There is also a struts application that connects
> to the SQL server and runs off TOMCAT server.
> It is also used for backups and as a file server. Things
> are working smoothly, but recources on this box are
> stretched.
>
> Future:
>
> 2 servers: Client has purchased second server to alleviate
> resource issues, and I am developing plan for network
> expansion.
>
> Some ideas for network configuration:
>
> Move email and file server to new machine. Use a stable
> version of linux and something like Postfix, sendmail, or
> Exim as email server. This is the low cost option.
>
> Another option would be to purchase licensed copy of
> Windows XP for the new server and use it as a file server,
> struts application server, cold fusion & tomcat server(for
> web pages and struts app).
>
> I could also use the new one as the domain controller and
> the existing server as the child running windows XP and
> the config above.
>
> I would like to continue to use MS products but am miffed
> that SBS can not be split across multiple servers without
> breaking licensing rules.
>
> Any questions or suggests are welcomed.
>
> S. Smith
>
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