John Porter
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installing SBS 2011 in workgroup
Hello Experts,
I have a small office with ten computers/users. I would like to install Small Business Server 2011 essentials to act as a file/backup server with RAID fault tolerance but do not want to create a domain environment.
Does anyone know if SBS 2011 essentials can be installed without joining a domain?
Thanks!
I have a small office with ten computers/users. I would like to install Small Business Server 2011 essentials to act as a file/backup server with RAID fault tolerance but do not want to create a domain environment.
Does anyone know if SBS 2011 essentials can be installed without joining a domain?
Thanks!
No, but if all you want is backup & a server why give M$FT any of your money? Put LINUX on a PC, or get a small NAS appliance and put your disks in that (Go RAID for redundancy, of course).
No, but if all you want is backup & a server why give M$FT any of your money? Put LINUX on a PC, or get a small NAS appliance and put your disks in that (Go RAID for redundancy, of course).
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Thanks for the comments all. Can you install a NAS device on a Win XP/Win 7 workgroup to backup (designated paths) of all the computers on the network?
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Why do you need Windows storage server essentials - wouldn't a sentinel work fine by itself??
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I don't want to use a domain right away because this is a VERY remote location with zero IT support. Windows storage server on NAS will work...
Thanks again all!
Thanks again all!
I would say that's even MORE of a reason to use a domain - you can control more settings from the server and you wouldn't have to have someone on site go to all systems and make changes.