Setting up a small business server

[Tackle_Berry]

Hi, I am looking at replacing a small business server myself that will have 8 other computers networked to it, two of those will be over wi-fi and then another 2 systems that are in a separate branch. The only experience I have with servers is my little HP server running WHS2011 and with 3 systems attached, I have built loads of systems in the past but when it comes to server software my knowledge is limited. This server will be running Small Business Server 2011 and all attached systems will be using outlook to receive emails and appointments and all excel files are stored on the server and shared between systems. What do you guys think about me trying to set this up myself? Is it something that's best left to professionals or do you think I will be able to manage by using online guides and doing my research?

 

[Tackle_Berry]

I need to look into it but I think the emails are hosted with the website company. Something I just remembered is that two of the systems use Sage for the accounts. I know nothing about Sage would this be an issue would it go through the server?

 

[Tackle_Berry]

Thanks for the help everyone, still can't decide whether to just go for it. Will do some more research and tomorrow I will look into what sage is currently setup. I will need to be able to set it up while they carry on working on the current server so what you mentioned 5tephen will definitely help me out thanks.