Mac OS X Server as Small Business Office Server

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Mac OS X Server as Small Business Office Server

I have a small business envorionment where there are around 10 users. They all do basic everyday tasks, such as, browse internet, email, save files (PDF/Word), etc. Those machines they use run Windows 7 and some XP.

I need to put in a server where they can save to folders in the server and it back it self every night in to a NAS. I am sure I can use other basic services given to me by the Server OS, but those are the basics.

My primary thought was to go with a Windows Server. However, Could you guys give me some input if this is practical to me? I am leaning towards OS X Server because I would like to have it just because I my self have all apple hardware.

Posted on Aug 1, 2013 3:27 PM

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Aug 2, 2013 3:12 AM in response to sle39lvr

Just because you like Apple is not a good enough reason to buy it. But you know that already I guess.

What do your users need to do? Do you want to user roaming profiles. Do you want their profiles stored on the Open/ Active directory? Are users gonna work remotely? Are they using VPN? If you only use the server as a file server you might be better of with a NAS and have it replicate to the second NAS.

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Aug 2, 2013 8:58 AM in response to Brother Numsey

Well the reason I mentioned Apple hardware is because, if I DID'NT have Apple hardware, I don't see a point of considering this (Mac Mini Server with OS X Server).

Roaming profiles: Would be a great, but not required.

Open/Active directories: Preffered

Remote Access: Preffered

VPN: Preffered

I understand that I get get by with a NAS for now, but since the company is letting me make a decision, I would rather look ahead and get a server and use addional features.

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