Spec me

[ace2109]

Hi Guys,
Can you spec me a server for the following uses. I was thinking of *ell, but if you recommend anything else thats fine.

It will be used for:
Microsoft windows server 2003 or 2008
Microsoft exchange
Ftp access
Possible vpn access in the future
Domain will be added in the future as the business grows
Main use is for file access and storage, a lot of storage is required with backup

Business is DVD production there will be a total of 7 clients attached to the server for file access, and the odd laptop.

I need a full spec with switches/routers basically the works.

he current setup is running win2k3 server, 3TB of space, which is nowhere near enough as they have a number of external hard drives, blu-ray disks etc.

thanks for your help here guys

I was thinking of a good server, managed gigabyte network switch, router for internet access/VPN, large network attached storage or something with raid.

thanks for your help guys
ace

 

[ace2109]

this all sounds great guys thanks for all your input, please keep it coming.

I think it would be a good idea to get the domain up and running now especially if exchange needs it as they really exchange up and running ASAP.

Would i need to get a server for the domain controller and one for exchange?

I am still not clear about storage though i need a minimum of 4TB which will be accessed by all clients at the same time. This would need to be backed up aswell i was thinking of a dell powervault md1000 but it doesnt have raid?

What do you guys think?

 

[ace2109]

would it not be better to keep exchange and the domain controller on separate servers to help prevent downtime.

So a das box would be better, great stuff. What about offsite backups? I never thought of this actually. What are your views on this keeping in mind there is going to be slot of storage needing backup up.