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I need to upgrade my server from an old Pentium processer and 4 gig hard drive. I have 128 MB RAM and Windows 98.

Could i get some suggestions on whati would need to do this?

I need it upgraded to run applications that requires a multiprocessing operating systyem. to take orders from theinternet and process them. ALso, email, and store lots of data on a local PC

thanks !!

automationstation

You don't mention how large your network is, whether or not you need Exchange, what the growth of the network will be, your client machines, etc.

If a small to medium sized business, I would take a good look at Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 running on some new 64-bit hardware:

http://www.microsoft.com/sbs/en/us/default.aspx

JerseyGiant

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Hi, and thanks.. the size of thenetwork would be fairly large , say a deptments store. Exchange will be needed for emal. Growth would be nominal. everything will be dome ove the internet taking orders online from customers. I have 4 machines to upgrade

automationstation

Windows Small Business Server 2008 is designed for use with up to 75 desktops.
http://www.microsoft.com/sbs/en/us/faq.aspx

Windows Essential Business Server 2008 is designed for use with up to 300 desktops.
http://www.microsoft.com/ebs/en/us/default.aspx

... 4 machines to upgrade? From what, Windows 98? If so, I would buy new hardware with Vista Business with the free upgrade to Windows 7 when released.

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JerseyGiant

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thanks so much.. you were very helpful

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