server 2008

[Chris Linder]

Hello all
I know have 3 employees in my business that have a company name e-mail address. Id like to build myself a server 2008 system. The last place I worked at had a 2008 server and basically just gave everyone a remote desktop session to work on that would have there e-mail account all setup in it. We all could access it from any system ( external or internal ) from the network. Can use it for all your work files and more. My question is if I build one what are the minimum specs. Hard drive space of course i mean processor , ram ,motherboard



Thanks

[glc]

If you want a server, you should be looking at server-grade components, but a normal desktop computer is CAPABLE of being a server.

I like the Asus P5BV-C motherboard.

1. It's inexpensive.
2. It will take a standard Core 2 Duo, any 6, 7, or 8 series.
3. It will take standard DDR2-800 ram, ECC not required but it supports it.
4. Server 2008 is fully supported, both 32 and 64 bit.
5. It has a reliable ICH7R controller.
6. It has onboard video and GigE.

[Chris Linder]

OK , How is this setup I picked out..

http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s...4/Untitled.jpg

[glc]

That Xeon is not supported. For that kind of money, just stick a E8400 in it. I would also go with 4gb standard non-ECC DDR2-800 ram. Why are you using a rackmount case? It doesn't come with a power supply. Please do not use a Seagate 7200.11, I'd put a WD RE3 in it.

[Chris Linder]

sorry , a little new to building a server. Iv called ( 1and1 ) and they said they will help with pointing my domain name to my new server. Called my service provider and ordered a faster connection. I'm excited Anyhow ,, How do these specs look. Once you confirm they look good Ill order.

Thanks again GLC

http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s...untitled-1.jpg

[glc]

I would HIGHLY recommend that you not use your server to host your external domain unless you know EXACTLY what you are doing.

Unsuitable power supply. You don't need 450 watts, but the PSU in that case is not a good one. Get a case without a PSU and put this one in it:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104953

Don't forget a DVD drive.

[Chris Linder]

Ya I have DVD drives laying all over the place LOL... As for the domain name , I just want the server to be accessible online. I guess that directing a domain to it will do this. Understandable it will be complicated. But how ells will one learn how to do things , unless you have a spare $25000.00 laying around to do a 6 month ITT Tech class

[glc]

It's not the complication - it's the security required to keep it from being hacked. You would be much better off if you dedicated a workstation to remote access, and used a Logmein.com account for your remote people to get in. This would not require your domain be moved anywhere and you can keep a robust firewall up.

[Chris Linder]

Not a bad idea, But it just seems like having a server is the way to do things. Iv seen people install a hardware firewall by there server? Besides if I dedicate a work station and use log me in, Only one person could log in at a time. That would be no good.

[Khalil]

I am not sure why you would want a server 2008 for 3 Employees. Again, I am not sure what you are going to do with it but that is a very expensive way to go.
Have you considered an Ubuntu Server option? Are you versed at all with Linux?
http://www.ubuntu.com/

[Chris Linder]

I dont pay $ for software, I have a good friend that owns like 3 LLCs 2 CORPs. anyhow to make a long story short he orderes by bulk and most the time over orderes. What he dosnt need he gives to me Needless to say I have like 6 copys of server 2008 thats never been opened. All I pay for is hardware. So do I want a server 2008 system ( YES ) Im not sure why I even have to explain myself here. All I really needed to know is if My specs i chose looked good. ?

[Khalil]

He is giving you an $800 OS? wow! nice friend. Good for you man. No one was expecting to explain yourself at all, I was just trying to recommend a different option. Good Luck!

[glc]

The workstation or workstations with Logmein can still be connected to the server - and that's exactly what you would want anyway. Why not put Logmein on *all* workstations so each employee can log in to the workstation he/she normally uses when in the office?

[Chris Linder]

So what your saying is having multiple people signing in to the server with (remote desktop) is a high security risk. The idea comes from the job I have now. My office where im stationed at is given a dedicated server. They give us an IP address to type in to (remote desktop) - Log in to the server ( username and password ) and that's it. were on to our server desktop here we can move files , share ports , Ect. Thats kinda what Im wanted to setup.

Anyhow
Do the specs I chose above look suitable enough to run server 2008

[Khalil]

Go to www.asus.com and research that motherboard's drivers, see if server 2008 drivers are available.

[glc]

Khalil, please read my post where I recommended the P5BV-C:

4. Server 2008 is fully supported, both 32 and 64 bit.

I would not make that statement if I didn't know for sure (yes, I researched it).