Noob alert.
I built a single “server” computer for my small business which is actually a powerful and redundant desktop tower.
The software put me a little over budget and we cant buy more hardware for now. I have:
Server with single Gigabit NIC
2-wire DSL Modem w/ built-in: 802.11g, 4 port
switch
Network printer
Static IP from Qwest
8 clients running XP Pro, 2 clients running
Vista Home Premium, all wireless
Windows Server 2003
Exchange Server 2003
My clients need the following services:
File service
Printing
Email
VPN
The server and printer are connected to the 2-wire’s switch/hub.
I’ve done LOTS of reading and this is my first time doing this. Here’s what I’ve done so far:
Configured 2-wire with DHCP enabled + static IP
Internet access to all clients and server
Printing service to all xp pro clients
File service to all XP pro clients
I have yet to enable/install the following because I’m frustrated and confused about what to do next:
Active Directory
Exchange Server
DHCP server
DNS
VPN
And the vista clients take forever to see any network files or printers besides each others.
Any advice would help. Thanks for your valuable time.
