Web Server Addition Reccomendations
Server Addition Strategy Recommendations
Environement is W2K3 LAN behind Cisco PIX & Cisco Layer 3 Switch with T-1 leased line access.
I am to add a server that will be:
A) Web Server (& host the Organization's IntraNet Site too)
B) FTP Server (accessible to internal & external hosts)
C) Streaming Media Server (current Web Site Host won't store video for our web site, we have to put it on our own server to make multi-media content available to them?)
D) Managed by yours truly whose LINUX experience is a single SYMANTEC SPAM appliance that has it's own browser based GUI for dummies interface
Currently have only 2 M.S. W2K3 Servers, one is DC, other Exchange 2003 Server, both behind firewall on internal LAN with 80 XP workstations.
My Assumptions:
A LINUX based web server placed in DMZ would be most cost effective solution & most secure?
The new server would not need any integration with Active Directory to perform the above listed roles?
There aren't any LINUX server solutions available that offer GUI management consoles?
Environement is W2K3 LAN behind Cisco PIX & Cisco Layer 3 Switch with T-1 leased line access.
I am to add a server that will be:
A) Web Server (& host the Organization's IntraNet Site too)
B) FTP Server (accessible to internal & external hosts)
C) Streaming Media Server (current Web Site Host won't store video for our web site, we have to put it on our own server to make multi-media content available to them?)
D) Managed by yours truly whose LINUX experience is a single SYMANTEC SPAM appliance that has it's own browser based GUI for dummies interface
Currently have only 2 M.S. W2K3 Servers, one is DC, other Exchange 2003 Server, both behind firewall on internal LAN with 80 XP workstations.
My Assumptions:
A LINUX based web server placed in DMZ would be most cost effective solution & most secure?
The new server would not need any integration with Active Directory to perform the above listed roles?
There aren't any LINUX server solutions available that offer GUI management consoles?
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>>Is this logically correct thinking?
I would say yes with one reservation.
How are you defining a "streaming media file server"? Do you intend to install Windows Media Services on the server or are you simply going to have a bunch of .wmv (or whatever format) files on the server that browsers can access?
Dave Dietz
I would say yes with one reservation.
How are you defining a "streaming media file server"? Do you intend to install Windows Media Services on the server or are you simply going to have a bunch of .wmv (or whatever format) files on the server that browsers can access?
Dave Dietz
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Yes the intention is to provide streaming of various muti-media content from the new server to internet hosts. (Sounds like you are suggesting we will need to install Windows Media Services to do so?)
(The Tech Arts Dept guys also want to store their files on the new WIN Server box too so that adds the 'FILE SERVER' role as well).
Bottom line Dave my response to your clarification request is "both" but most importantly streaming services are a must for the new server.
(The Tech Arts Dept guys also want to store their files on the new WIN Server box too so that adds the 'FILE SERVER' role as well).
Bottom line Dave my response to your clarification request is "both" but most importantly streaming services are a must for the new server.
ASKER
Less money, a plus.
More Secure than W2K3 Standard, a plus.
I am more Familar with OS, a plus.
BUT - Can't use W2K3 "WEB EDITION" as streaming media file server, a minus?
Is this logically correct thinking?