Re: FN-FORUM: Windows Server Workgroup

date posted 1st July 2006 21:36

To set up SBS, just follow the wizards. I think you are going to be
reinstalling this one. ;-)

Do NOT NOT NOT NOT use anything but the SBS server for DHCP Most routers
can't set the correct DHCP scope options, so disable DHCP on your router so
SBS can do it. You CANNOT use SBS in workgroup (peer-to-peer) mode - what is
the point of spending money on a server OS, if you want a PC? The SBS server
must be the root of the AD forest and hold all the FSMO roles and it is much
easier if it is also the DNS server (if you just follow the wizard, it just
works). A Domain controller must have a FIXED IP ADDRESS - ideally you
should have two network cards, so it goes router - server nic 1 - server nic
2 - switch - PCs and if you have premium, you 'll also get ISA 2004 as your
firewall. You can't run terminal services on SBS 2003 in application mode.
You get two licences for admin mode. SBS by default has remote web workplace
which does everything you could want for remote access.

GO and sign up at www.smallbizserver.net and also buy Harry Brelsford's
books on how to setup and run SBS 2003 (www.smbnation.com)

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Kathy
http://www.vendetta.co.uk
+44(0)7005 982 261
DNRC Minister for Useful but Irritating Information and Trivia
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
----- Original Message -----
From: "Easymatics Forums" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 10:03 PM
Subject: FN-FORUM: Windows Server Workgroup


>
> As a follow on my KVM question (thanks for the responses) I am now trying
to
> configure to Small Business Server. I have gone through the install and my
> server configured itself as a domain controller.
>
> I have a router which assigned DNCP addresses and the server is a Peer to
> Peer network node. So the SMB server should take it's address dynamically
or
> fixed within a defined range of addresses.
>
> I would prefer it to be part of a Workgroup, and can't figure out how to
> change it to a workgroup PC, that's my first problem.
>
> I want to PC's to connect to the server by remote access (DSL) and run 2x
> applications on the server using Terminal Services. This one is totally
> alien to me, so advice would be really helpful on this point.
>
> I would also like to use Remote Desktop as suggested in the KVM responses,
> so advice would be useful. My PC's are all the same internal network and
> IP's are assigned by the router. So only Remote Access by DSL that will
> cause complications.
>
> Could do with a few pointers, Microsoft manuals always assume you know the
> answer before you start.
>
> Terry
>
>
> --
> Freelancers, contractors earn more with Prosperity4
> Call 0870 870 4414 or visit www.prosperity4.com
> and benefit from Inland Revenue approved expenses today.
>
> To advertise here: http://www.freelancers.net/advertising.html
>
>