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edwarrd1 · May 6, 2016

Hi. I have a domain, a static IP, a server (IBM Win Server 2008 R2), a wireless router (Linksys), 3 laptops, 1 tablet and 3 phones. I want to create a home network based on domain controller, with my own mail, DNS, Web service, etc (on the same server), my own cloud, FTP, remote, etc.
Where do i start from? A step by step guide link will be perfect. thanks.

ex_bubblehead · May 6, 2016

You have a lot of learning to do. Start here: https://www.google.com/search?q=microsoft+domain+tutorial&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

McHenryB · May 6, 2016

Whilst learning pay particular attention to security aspects. Providing public Internet services, mail in particular, is a minefield if you don't know exactly what you are doing.

ex_bubblehead · May 6, 2016

....Providing public Internet services, mail in particular, is a minefield if you don't know exactly what you are doing.

It's no picnic even when you do know

Alabalcho · May 6, 2016

edwarrd1 :

Pure Windows Server does not have email server, so you have to either buy one separately, or install some. Highly not recommended.
As for the others - create the domain, install roles (DHCP, DNS) and authorize them, create users, attach workstations. If you really want to use domain, your laptops should have Pro version (or higher) of windows.
As other said - pay particular attention to services you're providing to the external world. "Port forwarding" (instead of DMZ) on your router is the way to go.

edwarrd1 · May 6, 2016

My laptops has to be win pro or higher??? ohhh. can I use the server without assigning domain? What can I do with it? Thanks for you posts.

edwarrd1 · May 6, 2016

I don`t need to use domain, but i was thinking that i can centralize all the information and control of data. i wanted to do my cloud first, but then I bought my domain (witch i don`t know whats does beside your site and mail).

McHenryB · May 7, 2016

Alabalcho :

Yes it does. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/cc780996(v=ws.10).aspx

edwarrd1 · May 7, 2016

thanks.

edwarrd1 · May 7, 2016

How can I access remotely this server through my wireless router? accessing my static IP with a port combination?

Alabalcho · May 7, 2016

edwarrd1 :

If your router does not have VPN server capability, you can install RRAS (routing and remote access server) role, and forward TCP port 1723, and protocol 47. Then, configure a client to "dial" your server, either directly by IP address, or thru your domain. The user must be enabled to dial-in.

@McHenryB - thank you for the lead, I though Exchange is the only way to do that.

edwarrd1 · May 8, 2016

Thanks for your post. I just want to remotely access my server local and public. I`v enable RD on the PC where I want to have access from and the same to the server. I don`t know what IP address to enter in the RD dialog box to remote that server. The server has it`s own static IP, has port forwarding set to the router but still don`t work. I`v entered the IP add

ort number. What i do wrong? Thanks

edwarrd1 · May 8, 2016

Sorry for the hurry. i forget to active desktop remote services to that server. it is ok now, locally, but when I want to remote from public network, i have to enter the server`s ip address with external port number assigned in router or the WAN static IP and port number? Thanks

Alabalcho · May 9, 2016

In your first post, you've said "I have a domain, and static IP address". It is this IP address you enter when you need access from outside, and you need to configure your rputer to port-forward the necesssary ports.

edwarrd1 · May 9, 2016

Yes, i figure out that finally, now it's working. Thank you all for post and this will be my favorite forum, true help indeed.

edwarrd1 · May 9, 2016

Besides that, is there a way to encrypt remote access? Thanks

Alabalcho · May 12, 2016

edwarrd1 :

Microsoft' PPTP is encrypted if used properly.
Quote from https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771298%28v=ws.10%29.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Encryption
The PPP frame is encrypted with Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption (MPPE) by using encryption keys generated from the MS-CHAP v2 or EAP-TLS authentication process. Virtual private networking clients must use the MS-CHAP v2 or EAP-TLS authentication protocol in order for the payloads of PPP frames to be encrypted. PPTP is taking advantage of the underlying PPP encryption and encapsulating a previously encrypted PPP frame.

edwarrd1 · May 13, 2016

Thank you.

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