System Architecture for multiple remote sites
Hi All ...... I have only ever had to architect systems for single server or single site setups.
One of my clients, who currently have a SBS 2008, are looking at bringing on remote sites so I am looking at options as far as additional Servers and how best to manage this requirement.
I am not sure on the questions to ask, so EE assistance is appreciated.
One of my clients, who currently have a SBS 2008, are looking at bringing on remote sites so I am looking at options as far as additional Servers and how best to manage this requirement.
I am not sure on the questions to ask, so EE assistance is appreciated.
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There is no need to ad a server to any of the remote sites, but it allows you to continue havinginternet access if the VPN is down, allows for faster logons, local caching of redirected by documents, and DFS if needed. Basically it improves performance.
The process of adding servers to an SBS 2008 domain is basically the same:
Add an additional server to an existing SBS 2008 domain:
If the new server is a newer version such as server 2008 R2 you first need to run adprep, on the SBS, from the new server CD set to "extend the SBS schema" on the SBS 2008.
It is located on the second CD under \CMPNENTS\R2\ADPREP\
-Make sure the SBS is fully up to date with all patches and service packs, which makes it more compatible with the new O/S's (2008, Vista, Win7)
-If the new server has more than one NIC, disable all but one while joining the domain. Once completed you can enable others
-Then point the new servers DNS only to the SBS, and join the domain using the properties page of "computer"
-In Active Directory move the computer from the computers OU to the MyBusiness/SBS servers OU
-If you wish the new server to be a domain controller, now you can run DCpromo on the new server. You must use integrated zones when working with SBS. (there are different options in the wizard, just choose defaults and integrated). I would recommend at the same time installing DNS.
-If the server is going to be a terminal server (DC and TS is not recommended) you can add the Terminal Server and TS Licensing Server roles now.
The process of adding servers to an SBS 2008 domain is basically the same:
Add an additional server to an existing SBS 2008 domain:
If the new server is a newer version such as server 2008 R2 you first need to run adprep, on the SBS, from the new server CD set to "extend the SBS schema" on the SBS 2008.
It is located on the second CD under \CMPNENTS\R2\ADPREP\
-Make sure the SBS is fully up to date with all patches and service packs, which makes it more compatible with the new O/S's (2008, Vista, Win7)
-If the new server has more than one NIC, disable all but one while joining the domain. Once completed you can enable others
-Then point the new servers DNS only to the SBS, and join the domain using the properties page of "computer"
-In Active Directory move the computer from the computers OU to the MyBusiness/SBS servers OU
-If you wish the new server to be a domain controller, now you can run DCpromo on the new server. You must use integrated zones when working with SBS. (there are different options in the wizard, just choose defaults and integrated). I would recommend at the same time installing DNS.
-If the server is going to be a terminal server (DC and TS is not recommended) you can add the Terminal Server and TS Licensing Server roles now.
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You have included instructions above if the SBS is a 2003 box, but is the process specifics different for our SBS 2008 box?
The remote site is only a few Users, so is it actually worth setting up another DC or member server, or are there better ways to go about this. This client will be 'acquiring' a few small businesses like this, so having a plan would be good.