Setup up a server

jraza · 11-11-2005, 08:10 AM

Hi,

I am opening up a new office and want to create a new server so that all my employees can access files from either office. I know this is a broad question, but how do I go about setting up this communication? I was simply using a workgroup before. Is there another approach that I need to take now? Do I "need" Windows 2003 Server or can I still use WindowsXP Professional and accomplish the same results?

Thanks for your help,
Joe Raza

tgo · 11-11-2005, 10:12 AM

I am not sure what you expect from "access". If you mean simply to be able to view and transfer files then a separate computer running ftp servers at each location that are viewable to everyone would cover what you need.

**Resolution** · 11-11-2005, 12:55 PM

How far apart are the offices? Are they on the same network, or are they remote sites?

jraza · 11-11-2005, 01:39 PM

They are remote sites...
I am looking at a Windows 2003 server...
Right now, we're all looking at the same emails. If it's not yours, don't open it or don't read it, etc...We're using Outlook Express and I would like to get an Exchange Server running. So, this would require a domain (correct?). So, I guess Windows 2003 Server would have a domain which each user would log-on to. Also, we access a program through our workgroup right now, but we'd be accessing it through the domain, if possible, when this Server is created. I have limited experience setting up a server (actually no experience), but I think I can do it.

The sites, if you're talking distance wise, are about 20 miles apart.

Chevy · 11-11-2005, 05:15 PM

You may want to look into a VPN between the locations. But, if you do, you'll want a server at each location (authenticating across a VPN can be a slow process).

I strongly suggest you look into hiring a local consultant.

11-11-2005, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
jraza Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 52 OS: WinXP, SIS651 Mobo	Setup up a server Hi, I am opening up a new office and want to create a new server so that all my employees can access files from either office. I know this is a broad question, but how do I go about setting up this communication? I was simply using a workgroup before. Is there another approach that I need to take now? Do I "need" Windows 2003 Server or can I still use WindowsXP Professional and accomplish the same results? Thanks for your help, Joe Raza

11-11-2005, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
tgo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 185 OS: slackware 10.1	I am not sure what you expect from "access". If you mean simply to be able to view and transfer files then a separate computer running ftp servers at each location that are viewable to everyone would cover what you need. __________________ My new homepage:

11-11-2005, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Resolution TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,091 OS: FreeBSD/Win98/2000/XP	How far apart are the offices? Are they on the same network, or are they remote sites?

11-11-2005, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
jraza Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 52 OS: WinXP, SIS651 Mobo	They are remote sites... I am looking at a Windows 2003 server... Right now, we're all looking at the same emails. If it's not yours, don't open it or don't read it, etc...We're using Outlook Express and I would like to get an Exchange Server running. So, this would require a domain (correct?). So, I guess Windows 2003 Server would have a domain which each user would log-on to. Also, we access a program through our workgroup right now, but we'd be accessing it through the domain, if possible, when this Server is created. I have limited experience setting up a server (actually no experience), but I think I can do it. The sites, if you're talking distance wise, are about 20 miles apart.

11-11-2005, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chevy Retired Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,452 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	You may want to look into a VPN between the locations. But, if you do, you'll want a server at each location (authenticating across a VPN can be a slow process). I strongly suggest you look into hiring a local consultant.