Installing Windows SBS 2003 R2
I manage a network for a volunteer organization and need to migrate from a Windows XP peer-to-peer network to client-server in order to added several more workstations. As it will be a stand-alone DC in a stand-alone forest, it was recommended that I use SBS. I chose SBS 2003 R2 as I only have access to 32-bit systems.
I would like to take advantage of Active Directory and GPO but would like to avoid loading down the system with applications I don't need. When the Component Selection screen comes up, I presume I need all the server tools, but can I leave out Exchange Server and Fax? I don't need email or web hosting, but would like the clients to be able to access the internet for document searches, etc. The server will have two NIC cards.
What about Sharepoint and the other applications bundled with SBS? Can I block their installation or do I need to remove them after installation?
I would like to take advantage of Active Directory and GPO but would like to avoid loading down the system with applications I don't need. When the Component Selection screen comes up, I presume I need all the server tools, but can I leave out Exchange Server and Fax? I don't need email or web hosting, but would like the clients to be able to access the internet for document searches, etc. The server will have two NIC cards.
What about Sharepoint and the other applications bundled with SBS? Can I block their installation or do I need to remove them after installation?
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Thanks for the input. I did purchase through TechSoup and order enough CALs for the forseeable future. I am using the wizards, but they can't protect you from doing something stupid. For instance, I assumed the default configuration would be a single DC in a single forest and that I would be prompted to input an IP address. WRONG! After the installation complete and I set the NIC to static and primary DNC to the same IP, system was still looking for another DNC source.
As I said, configuration will never use email so Exchange is total unnecessary.
I only have 2.5GB of memory so will purchase another 1GB.