What is Windows Server Standard FE?
I visited a customer the other day, a doctor who made himself a do-it-yourself network. I know...
I noticed that his OS is listed as Windows Server Standard FE.
My understanding is that FE = "Foundation Edition", but why did it install that way when his disk clearly just sayd SBS?
Can someone tell me precisely what FE is, was there another option he could have used during installations, and are there limitations I should be aware of? Googling only yeilds some sketchy info.
Thanks.
I noticed that his OS is listed as Windows Server Standard FE.
My understanding is that FE = "Foundation Edition", but why did it install that way when his disk clearly just sayd SBS?
Can someone tell me precisely what FE is, was there another option he could have used during installations, and are there limitations I should be aware of? Googling only yeilds some sketchy info.
Thanks.
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I'm sure it came on the server he purchased?
Here is a decent technet article with its limitations and capacities.
Basically, you are not limited to replacing the OS on the hardware, just keep in mind that Windows Standard w/ 5-CAL will probly cost more than that whole server did originally.
Basically, you are not limited to replacing the OS on the hardware, just keep in mind that Windows Standard w/ 5-CAL will probly cost more than that whole server did originally.
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Thank you, Sir.
Another quick quesion, if you don't mind.
He tried to set up a VPN tunnel through his Cisco ASA 5505 through the unit's wizard and he gets an error message that he can't figure out. I'm not all that familiar with the 5505, but the manual seems clear enough.
Here is what the client wrote to me:
"I have gone through the Cisco wizard and set everything up (multiple times). I keep getting an error message from the SBS server that port 1723 needs to be "manually opened to allow pptp passthrough." That's when I tried several times to make a new NAT and change security policies, but I still get the same message from the server."
Do you think this is a simple Windows Firewall issue or is it something inherent in the "FE" Server?
Thanks again for your help!!
Another quick quesion, if you don't mind.
He tried to set up a VPN tunnel through his Cisco ASA 5505 through the unit's wizard and he gets an error message that he can't figure out. I'm not all that familiar with the 5505, but the manual seems clear enough.
Here is what the client wrote to me:
"I have gone through the Cisco wizard and set everything up (multiple times). I keep getting an error message from the SBS server that port 1723 needs to be "manually opened to allow pptp passthrough." That's when I tried several times to make a new NAT and change security policies, but I still get the same message from the server."
Do you think this is a simple Windows Firewall issue or is it something inherent in the "FE" Server?
Thanks again for your help!!
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He wants to set up 3 or 4 VPN tunnels so his sattelite offices can access the practice management database. Not sure how FE will handle this. I would think it wouldn't be an issue and that the issue is either the ASA 5505 or the Server firewall.
Sounds to me that the wizard tries to test the router and finds it is NOT pnp so it informs the user that it must be opened manually. Shouldn't he be doing doctor stuff and leave the IT to you?
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Yes, he most certainly should heaven only knows what house of cards he has created.
However, it's probably obvious from the questions I'm asking that this is a little over my head and although I was very upfront with him that I have no experience setting this router up with vpn. He said I should come in and try and he will pay me for the time it would have taken an experienced Cisco tech to do it (I imagine about an hour).
The money is completely immaterial to me as he is in a hospital and if I get him as a client that could lead to more work. I'm not sure, though, whether I sould attempt or bring in my competitor (we help each other occasionally).
However, it's probably obvious from the questions I'm asking that this is a little over my head and although I was very upfront with him that I have no experience setting this router up with vpn. He said I should come in and try and he will pay me for the time it would have taken an experienced Cisco tech to do it (I imagine about an hour).
The money is completely immaterial to me as he is in a hospital and if I get him as a client that could lead to more work. I'm not sure, though, whether I sould attempt or bring in my competitor (we help each other occasionally).
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Thanks guys. I'll go in there and see what I can do. FWIW, the "Windows Standard FE" shows when I right-click "My Computer" and view properties. His installation disk looks like a normal SBS disk.
Regardless, I should be able to set up a VPN for him. Thanks again.
Regardless, I should be able to set up a VPN for him. Thanks again.