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Thanks for the reality check and speedy response.
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Thanks for the reality check and speedy response.

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I am looking to add Read Only Domain Controllers at a couple of remote sites. These sites are connected by T1's back to the parent site, which is currently providing all services.<br />
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Other than providing domain services (Active Directory/DNS/DHCP) these servers will only be used as print servers and as software distribution points for a staff of around 50.<br />
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I would like to put in something (HP) that is cost-effective but meets the above requirements, along with RAID1 drives.<br />
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Does anyone have a spec (specifically processor speed/cores, RAM, disk type - SAS/SATA etc) that could be regarded as a PRACTICAL minimum for Windows 2008 R2 server install?<br />
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I am looking to add Read Only Domain Controllers at a couple of remote sites. These sites are connected by T1's back to the parent site, which is currently providing all services.

Other than providing domain services (Active Directory/DNS/DHCP) these servers will only be used as print servers and as software distribution points for a staff of around 50.

I would like to put in something (HP) that is cost-effective but meets the above requirements, along with RAID1 drives.

Does anyone have a spec (specifically processor speed/cores, RAM, disk type - SAS/SATA etc) that could be regarded as a PRACTICAL minimum for Windows 2008 R2 server install?



Min server spec for Windows 2008 R2 server in remote office

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Server Hardware

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, based on the Microsoft Vista codebase, is the last 32-bit server operating system released by Microsoft. It has a number of versions, including including Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web, HPC Server, Itanium and Storage; new features included server core installation and Hyper-V.