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30th September 2008, 11:00
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WIndows Server Domain
Got a client that has bought WIndows server 2003 and wants it installed. How difficult is it. I've told him not to bother with a domain...there are only five PC's (including the server).
Seems a bit overkill to buy server...but the man has more money than IT sense.
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30th September 2008, 11:09
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Pretty straightforward - there are plenty of walkthroughs on the net.
What are they planning to use the box for? If they are just after a central box for file sharing then they might be better off with a NAS from the likes of QNAP, Synology, Thecus, NetGear, etc.
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30th September 2008, 11:35
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Yeah just file sharing and a LogMeIn target....I suggested Windows XP Pro or Vista business...but as I said...
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30th September 2008, 11:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lilelvis2000
Yeah just file sharing and a LogMeIn target....I suggested Windows XP Pro or Vista business...but as I said...
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Might as well get a bit more value from it and stick a Team Fortress 2 server on there as well then 
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30th September 2008, 11:44
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Hee heee.. I had to look up Team Fortress...
I might suggest it to him.  |
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30th September 2008, 13:20
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Should try harder
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lilelvis2000
Got a client that has bought WIndows server 2003 and wants it installed. How difficult is it. I've told him not to bother with a domain...there are only five PC's (including the server).
Seems a bit overkill to buy server...but the man has more money than IT sense.
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Why don't you make him/her buy the server - good spec, then just peer-to-peer the XP/vista desktops, then sell the server! If he asks where it is, just say it's locked up safe somewhere, where only admins should access!
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30th September 2008, 13:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lilelvis2000
Got a client that has bought WIndows server 2003 and wants it installed. How difficult is it. I've told him not to bother with a domain...there are only five PC's (including the server).
Seems a bit overkill to buy server...but the man has more money than IT sense.
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I know it's a small environment, but could the company expand in the future? I know what they are asking for is a technical overkill, but there is no real harm in having a DC set up. That way, you can deploy GPO scripts / applications without having to kick the users off their pc. If the company plans to use Exchange (even for pop mail retrieval), then Active Directory is pretty much mandatory. May be worth the hassle for now for long term gains.
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30th September 2008, 14:25
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30th September 2008, 14:28
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1) Install Windows Server 2003
2) Start -> Run -> DCpromo
Follow the wizard... you have AD with DNS, DHCP etc etc all preinstalled and configured.
Oppps... did I just let a massive secret outta the bag on that one? lol
HTH
TM
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30th September 2008, 14:38
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Quote:
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I did have, but I recently retired it in favour of a QNAP NAS.
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