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by jasonschambers 1 view

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I have a win2k terminal server running off of a hp lc2000 server with a 966 and 1 gig og ram. I would like to use this as a file server also. I have been told in the past to leave a terminal server alone and not to do anything else on it.; There areonly 2 users that use the terminal server so it is a big waste to me. I would like to useit as a dc but i have also been told if i upgrade a win 2k server to active directory it will cause too many issues on my winnt server network. Suggestions Wanted!!!!

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by tamj123

since you only have to two terminal users, I suggest you buid a less powerful terminal server, and used more powerfull server for something else.

by robert_a_mocarski

You should also consider the types and number of applications that are being used on the terminal server. Number of users X number of apps will determine whether you can use it for other purposes. If the two users are running only a couple of standard apps, then you should be able to use the server as a file server as well. I'd avoid using it as a database server, however.

I'd avoid using it as a DC server, especially when using active directory. I recommend keeping it as a member server.You'll know you're overtaxing the server if it starts acting up, ie rebooting randomly, etc, and can always offload the shares to another server if you start having problems.

by @lberto

This is such a waste of system. You should think of getting another computer, smaller to use it as a Terminal Server and use this machine for something else.
If fact you could use this server too, but I'd rather don't recomend it.

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