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Server 2008 AD - Configuring client on different subnets with DHCP

Hi, I hope I explain my question easily and has a simple answer.

I want to create two different subnets for client PC's in a Win2K8 AD network. Each client will log into the network using an AD account. Each subnet will have their own Internet proxy server.

There will be two Win2K8 servers - One AD, DNS, DHCP and the other File, IIS. These will be set up using static addresses on the same subnet.

I want to create two different subnets for two different sets of clients from two differnt scopes set from the DHCP.

Question:
If the gateway address set on each workstation is the AD server's address then will the server send client requests to FTP and IIS to the correct server (on the different subnet)?

I was going to forward the clients to the correct proxy using Group Policy. Will this create any issues if the clients are in different sub nets from the server?
 
The plan is not to install RRAS

Any help or links would be appriciated, thank you.
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Hi, thanks for your answer but unfortunately the instructions are to not install a router. It needs to be configured from within the server and  I was told I don't need RRAS.
Question:
If the gateway address set on each workstation is the AD server's address then will the server send client requests to FTP and IIS to the correct server (on the different subnet)?

Ans:
Basically your AD server is your DNS as well. Gateway IP would be IP of next hop i.e. router if your AD act as gateway (running rras) and as long as IP is routable and resolvable you shall be able to access FTP and IIS

I was going to forward the clients to the correct proxy using Group Policy. Will this create any issues if the clients are in different sub nets from the server?

Ans:
Assuming your proxy configuration is correct. As long as IP is routable and resolvable you shall have no issues.

I hope that help clarify your doubt.

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Navdeep [ExchangeADTech]
Hi, Thanks for your help.

The AD server does not have RRAS but it seems your answer suggest it should in order to route clients to ftp and proxy.

Currently all clients and servers are on the same subnet 192.168.0.0/24. AD is 192.168.0.1 and ftp is 192.168.0.2. There is no routing installed.

I have to create two additional subnets 192.168.1.0/24 & 192.168.2.0/24 but gateway would have to be set to 192.168.0.1.

Can I not do this without layer 3 switch or RRAS?  The information I have been given suggest so but I don't know how.

I have attached a basic diagram based on the info I have been given.
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Thanks guys. It seems then I can't do as I am instructed. I will look at installing RRAS or a router.