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Persuaded company I work for to upgrade the server but I have a few questions regarding Windows Server 2003 I hope someone might be able to help me with
The server's used for file storage and for an accounting package (IRIS) which appears to use an SQL database. I assume that since this programme uses an SQL database that we would need Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium edition. Is that correct? (advantages according to Dell at bottom of post).
If we've got a firewalled router do we need the advantages of the ISA server etc?
Regarding CAL's is there a control built in regarding how many computers can connect to the server i.e. hypothetically if we're at max capacity on CAL's before being able to connect an additional computer would we have to buy an additional CAL to be able to do so or could we connect it then buy the CAL afterwards?
Regarding hardware is a second processor worth it? Thinking of going for a Xeon 3GHz with 2 80Gb drives in raid 1 mirroring. 2Gb Ram worth it? Dell's standard tape backup system worth it? Alternatives? Symantec vs Yosemite backup software?
Premium edition advantage according to DELL:
* ISA Server: Secure, distributed Internet access
* Routing and translation of the network addresses (NAT, Network Address Translation) with firewall service
* SQL Server 2000*: Powerful and secure relational database for running business applications
* Office FrontPage 2003: Environment for developing professional websites
* Environment for developing tailor-made solutions for Windows SharePoint services
* SQL Server 2000 Personal Edition as well as SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services not included
The server's used for file storage and for an accounting package (IRIS) which appears to use an SQL database. I assume that since this programme uses an SQL database that we would need Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium edition. Is that correct? (advantages according to Dell at bottom of post).
If we've got a firewalled router do we need the advantages of the ISA server etc?
Regarding CAL's is there a control built in regarding how many computers can connect to the server i.e. hypothetically if we're at max capacity on CAL's before being able to connect an additional computer would we have to buy an additional CAL to be able to do so or could we connect it then buy the CAL afterwards?
Regarding hardware is a second processor worth it? Thinking of going for a Xeon 3GHz with 2 80Gb drives in raid 1 mirroring. 2Gb Ram worth it? Dell's standard tape backup system worth it? Alternatives? Symantec vs Yosemite backup software?
Premium edition advantage according to DELL:
* ISA Server: Secure, distributed Internet access
* Routing and translation of the network addresses (NAT, Network Address Translation) with firewall service
* SQL Server 2000*: Powerful and secure relational database for running business applications
* Office FrontPage 2003: Environment for developing professional websites
* Environment for developing tailor-made solutions for Windows SharePoint services
* SQL Server 2000 Personal Edition as well as SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services not included