Since Tom specifically mentions that the new Windows servers will be 2008, there should not be an issue with this setup. The trick is RODC's and correct setup of sites. If sites are configured correctly then rebooting a remote DC due to print queue issues (hopefully fairly rare I know they are for me) should not pose a problem as authentication at those times will simply be directed to the next best available DC. RODC removes much of the worry regarding lower or non-existent security measures at smaller branch offices. Granted, there is still a security issue involved that only Tom and Co. can address, but it should be very "do-able".
IMHO, Tim From: Salvador Manzo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Server build recommendations Performance won't be an issue, but security needs might be. That's a risk assesment task, though. On 3/12/08 2:22 PM, "Jacob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: We have 75 employees here and we have print/file services on our DC. DC is Windows 2003, with dual 2 GHz CPU with 2 GB RAM. 1 domain, 1 site, 10 printers and a large (146GB) hard drive for file storage. Has not been an issue here. From: Tom Miller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 1:53 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Server build recommendations Hi Folks, In the coming year we will be moving from file and print on Netware to file and print on Windows 2008 servers. I have several small sites, smaller than 20 persons, and would like advice on if I really need a server for DC and another server for file and print. I know MS best practices recommend separate hardware, but management wants to know why, especially in small sites with low network/computer usage anyway. This is not an issue at our larger sites where DC, file and print will be on different hardware. Comments, suggestions, horror stories welcome. Tom Miller Engineer, Information Technology Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board 757-788-0528 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -- Salvador Manzo [ 620 W. 35th St - Los Angeles, CA 90089 e. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Auxiliary Services IT, Datacenter University of Southern California 818-612-5112 "The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is courage". Pericles' Funeral Oration (431 BC) ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
