office network...1 pc as server set up..help

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hi people,
my other half works in a small office(on several levels) and would like to have one central server pc running microsoft office, outlook etc, the other pc users can then look and add contacts etc to the server pc when needed and connect to the internet when needed.
i have a spare pc so was thinking of setting this up as the server pc after installing office, word etc.
what would be the best solution? set up the main pc with a hub/router and connect the rest via wi fi? im not network savvy im afraid so any suggestions/help greatly appreciated. the cheaper the better aswell seeing as its a chrity based org' she works for.
many thanks,
steve.
 
well from what the missus was saying....in her old job they had a central pc that ran office, outlook and all the other office apps out there, the other networked pcs were for various staff who could then update contact information, addresses for organisations etc on the central server. this was to enable everyone connected to have updated information in regards to meetings, addresses etc.
does that make sense? or am i looking in the wrong direction as far as office networking is concerned?
 
hi,
thanks for the quick reply...i was thinking that microsoft server software would be required..at least i got that part right!!
they've been in contact with the local pc shop and they quoted around the £2000 mark to set it up... thats a lot of cash :eek:
must be cheaper ways, might just homeplug em all to a router,lol
 
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