Building a Server

[keith.kimble]

Hi,
I want to build a file server, web server, print server, proxy server and exchange server using RAID 5. could you tell me if its possible to have all this services in one domain computer without compromising on the speed and quality of the services.

I also want to know, is it possible to start all the services and the users can avail the services from any location. if yes then HOW?

regards
Keith

[mairving]

It really depends upon how many users you are planning on supporting. Microsoft's best practices state that a domain controller shouldn't run Exchange or SQL Server. A lot of people do run those on domain controllers. If by proxy server you mean ISA Server, then you will need a fairly beefy machine for that as well. I would say, although it's a moot point if you only have 10 users or so, to have two computers:
1. Domain controller, File Server and Print Server on one.
2. Exchange, ISA and Web Server on the other.

[mairving]

Originally Posted by keith.kimble I also want to know, is it possible to start all the services and the users can avail the services from any location. if yes then HOW?

Not too sure what exactly you mean by this. I assume that you would want something like a VPN. You could do that with the server but it would probably be best accomplished with a dedicated device like a SonicWall or Firebox. You can go with Smoothwall if you want to go with free one.