What is the simplest set up
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Name: dmcgurgan
Date: September 6, 2005 at 19:21:02 Pacific
Subject: What is the simplest set upOS: sbs 2003 premiumCPU/Ram: intel 2.8 w 512 ram |
Comment: Okay what is the best way to set up this network? I would like to keep it as simple as possible. Here are the parameters: 1. I only have one nic available on the server. 2. I only have 4 clients 3. 3 clients connect wireless, one ethernet (it is a combo wireless with 4 ethernet ports) 4. Do not need exchange 5. Do not need ISA 6. Am not planning to use as a web server (just as a file server) Thanks Denny
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Response Number 1
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Name: Curt R
Date: September 7, 2005 at 04:59:48 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)Well, according to your spec's you don't even require a server operating system, just a router. When you're done, your setup should look as follows: Internet >> Router >> client PC's (wired & wireless)
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Response Number 2
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Name: sicmon
Date: September 7, 2005 at 08:40:06 Pacific
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Reply: (edit)I'd say if you only need a file server, forget 2003 server, you will be fine with an XP box where you store all shared files and a couple of printers. Set up your network as a workgroup, if you don't need Exchange you have no reason to go through the ordeal of setting up a domain and maintaining it. I'va managed a workgroup of 7 OC's for 4 years now, have just recently upgraded to SBS 2003 and believe me, if you're not very very much into servers, it's a very difficult process.
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