Benefits to installing?

[walks]

Hi, I currently have just a small network (no less then 3 computers) running on my network and am currently just using workgroups. I do have a webserver running off one of the computers however.

I was wondering if it would be a huge benefit for me to install 2003 server? If so what do some of you people find as the major advantages?

 

[Marcs41]

For 3 computer, I would not say yes.
Unless you have a huge dataflow, mailserver, webserver and need some extra security, (and troubles), don't do it.
A server that size controlling your network and PC's demands a lot more work the just sharing a workgroup.
If you would do it, be prepared!

Marc
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[SteveTheGeek]

Is your webserver accessible to the public? The extra security in Win2003 IIS6 (particularly with regard to a locked-down config by default) is the only reason I can think of for you to upgrade.
-Steve

 

[walks]

Yeah I actually have a webserver set up hosting my website which is running ASP pages.

 

[RSA]

Then the web server edition may be better suited to your needs, leaving the rest of the network as it is.

Less hassle plus the added security.

 

[SteveTheGeek]

Unfortunately the Webserver version of 2003 is only available to Select/Open M$ customers (AFAIK), and it doesn't sound like you've got a licensing agreement in place, so it'll be tough to get.
-Steve

 

[kag]

I do not encourage this, but I doubt he's going to pay a couple of hundred dollars to install Win2k3 on his HOME server...

 

[SteveTheGeek]

I doubt it too, but my posts to this board assume that everyone is doing everything the legally proper way.
-Steve

 

[kag]

Exactly