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What server should I get for a network of 5 to 10 computuers?

I need to set up a network for between 5 to 10 computers all of which will be doing processor and memory hungry tasks. I want to store ALL information and data on the server which will then be accessed by potentially 10 pcs. What server specification should I be looking at? What other considerations are there? Each pc should also have internet access, should I have a separate internet and mail server?

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  1. if you want to control the network and its internet i suggest you to get windows server 2003 or 2007, but if you just want it for file saving windows XP pro will be fine..
  2. Windows Server 2008 is too pro. Just MY Network in XP, create network by putting IP address. RemoteAdmin can be helpful.
  3. As you you seem uninformed about the issues, prepare a specification of what the client computers will be used for, the level of activity, the software to be used, the storage volumes & etc. Then take it to 2/3 suppliers, listen to their questions then rewite the spec. and get them to quote against your requirements. It is exactly the same problem as wanting to buy a xxxxer for making yyyys in the zzzz industry when you have little knowledge. Any how if I told you to buy a Dell 1234 would you go and do that?
  4. Hardware Requirements Server. •2 x Intel ® Xeon TM Dual Core (5050 or 5130 or above). •5 x 76GB SAS HDD. •4 GB FM RAM. Software Requirements Server. •Windows 2003 Standard Edition Sercice back2. and you nees Microsoft ISA Note: 1- Shadow Copies must be disabled on Database server. 2- Schedule windows update must be done weekly.
  5. i would use Windows Home Server.
  6. I would highly recommend Windows SBS 2003 or 2008 (Small Business Server). They both have the ability to setup network security and internet/email accounts. At this point I would suggest 2003 as it is tested and Service pAcks have been released. This system will also be expandable into the future for up to 50 Users (maybe 75 i can't remember). Using the Wizards and consoles it is quite straight forward to setup. Try this link http://www.microsoft.com/sbs/en/us/default.aspx Good Luck!
  7. You need a Windows Terminal Server, let this do all the work. Dell Dual quad core lots of RAM, RAID 5 x 4 SAS 15,000 RPM drives
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