Re: Do I need my W2K3 Server to be a Domain Controller

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just trying to help.

There was a day I didn't know anything about PC either. I am now rather
server savy...

I'm done...Thanks those in the know!

Mark

"Hank Arnold (MVP)" wrote:

First off, I'd suggest that if they are willing to spend the kind of
money you are talking about (new 64 bit hardware, OS, CALs, TSCALs
Exchange, etc.), they can spend a few bucks to hire a *real* consultant.
Asking MS to configure things is like having the fox guard the hen house....

You only have 5 people max. Hard to understand the expense & effort with
that small a population. Also, consider the technical support that will
be required. Either you will have to train and pay an admin or pay for
external tech support....

I would seriously consider SBS 2003 (DC, AD, Exchange) for your org and
a second server for Quantum.

Get a real consultant. It will save you a ton of money over what you are
talking here.

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Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services

Mark wrote:
Lots of great information. I can see that haveing the email hosted is a cheap
way to go. I'm not sure why the company wats to spend 5 years of money
hosting email on one piece of equipment.

Servers just blow my mind.. too much thats too different.

Thanks for all the info.

M

"TP" wrote:

Hi Mark,

For such a small number of users it is more cost effective to
use an Exchange hosting provider. The cost is generally about
$10 per mailbox per month and you can be up and running
in minutes to hours with no up front hardware/software costs.

Compare this to purchasing appropriate server hardware,
2003 server license, exchange licenses, backup software license,
ups, anti-spam licenses, anti-virus licenses, consultant to set up
and maintain, etc. If you do choose to run Exchange 2007
in house I would recommend you get Exchange Standard Edition
with Exchange Standard & Enterprise CALs and purchase
Software Assurance on the Enterprise CALs. That way you
will have Antivirus/Antispam software with updates for the
contract period and the option to use Hosted Filtering/Antivirus/Antispam.

You can run Outlook 2007 on your TS to connect to your
internal Exchange 2007 server or a hosted Exchange server.

-TP

Mark wrote:
Vera,
I took your advice and sought some IT help. Actually called MS, and
they were a big help.

Plan B: is to Get a dual core (4 Gig) Server to run Quantum and stick
a small 64bit (4 gig) Exchange Server 2007 behind it (don't trust
Quantum on 64 bits.)

Server "A" will have TS and W2k3 Standard, and Server 2 will have
Exchange 2007 @ 64 bits).

Is there any conflict that you know of, in accessing mail coming from
a 64 bit Exchange Server, through to me, Loging into the TS in front
at 32 bits?

Whew...in advance.


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Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services

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