IMHO if your not running at least domain+DHCP+DNS+NTP from 2K* server there is little
point to running "server" editions of windows at all. There are roles for member
servers just running dedicated apps such as SQL, Apache, Samba but then what's the
point to paying top $ to use server stand-alone (vs DC) when it's cheaper to run them
on tweaked XP Pro or linux? This of course in the context of a home setup, business
is another ball game.
2K3 vs. 2k3R2 vs. 2k8 I could not tell you pro/con of the choice and I too feel 2K is
just fine but also feel the itch to move up. At some point I still intend to upgrade
to 2K3 just because I have it & should know my way around it.
DHSinclair wrote:
I truly apologize for this one. I have totally NOT kept up with this.
Sorry.
My server now runs Win2000 Server. It is at SP4. But, I suspect that
this level of OS is soon to be no longer supported and/or able to be
WinUpdate-able. SO,.......
{When is goes I will miss it....It runs so well.}
What might I be shopping for? I have seen mention of "Server 03" and
"Server 08." Yes, I have already read through OUR threads about the
"SBS" versions of same. Not thinking I need to do a Small Business
Server just to come current; and/or support my LAN.
Can I suppose that "Server03?" is at the XP level; and, that the
"Server08?" business is about Vista-class?
Best,
Duncan
