Hi all... I've been wondering about this for a while a decided to post here to ask for advice... I've a simple network to set up based on windows server 2008 r2 and would like to know which of the two solutions (if they are correct first) is the better for a simple lan.
Server
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AD Win2k8 with DNS and RRAS
NIC(Static): 192.168.1.2/255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS1: 192.168.1.2
DNS2: 192.168.1.1
RRAS: Wizard configured for VPN access only
Server
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AD Win2k8 with DNS, DHCP and RRAS
DHCP Scope: 192.168.1.10...192.168.1.80
DHCP Server Options:
003 Router: 192.168.1.1
006 DNS Servers: 192.168.1.1
015 DNS Domain Name: testdom.testzone.local
RRAS: Wizard configured for NAP and VPN access and NIC2 for internet and NIC1 for internal/private access
I agree with itadakimasu.
I have a very similar setup running.
This allows me to service the 08 server and not lose DHCP while it is happening.
Look for a good quality router and put it on a battery.