Hi everyone! I don't mean to make this a long discussion although I am sure it will be. I am getting ready to upgrade all of our hardware in the Fire Department and I am needing some advice. I have a new server on the way and also a few workstations. I have a nice modem and hardware firewall/wireless router, switch and a wireless access point on the other side of the building (due to the size of the building). I've been tossing ideas around (mainly in my head since no one at the firehouse understands any of this) about the layout and design that I want to implement. We currently have 3 desktop computers that I plan on restoring to original (Windows XP). Here is a general layout on what I plan on doing:
Dell Server
Windows Server 2012
Domain Controller
File Server
VM - Ubuntu Server (Mail Server)
Leaning toward Citadel Mail
Restored Desktop 1
Windows XP
Internet Site (IIS6, ASP .NET 4, MVC 4, MySQL)
Restored Desktop 2
Windows XP
Intranet Site (IIS6, ASP .NET 4, MVC 4, MySQL)
Internet Development Site (Same as Internet Site)
Restored Desktop 3
Ubuntu Server
VPN Server
DNS Server
DHCP Server
I'm wondering what everyones thoughts are on this setup? I've already requested and have ordered a large amount of hardware for this project. On top of the computers, I have also requested and ordered a new server rack tower and a few other things. I've decided to use Ubuntu Server to minimize the cost of another Windows Server version. I may be confused on the operation of the VM on Server 2012 but, I believe you are given a blank disk space that you can install what you wish on it. Correct me if I am wrong. If I can duplicate Windows Server 2012 on the VM without having to pay for another OS, that would be great.
I also have concerns about the VPN being on the same computer as the DNS/DHCP server. I don't see an issue with the DNS and DHCP being together but, I am unsure of the VPN? The only reason that I am doing the VPN is because I need to be able to access the network remotely if something happens and I am not there.
Let me know what everyone thinks.
Thank you!!
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