Connecting 2 W2K servers

[merlin770]

I am new to this type of thing, but would like to connect 2 network servers running W2K Server. Would appreciate any information anyone is willing to provide regarding:
The best way to do this economically
Dos, and Don't
Potential pitfalls
Software or hardware needed
or any other information you feel would be helpful.

I currently have an old cisco router that I have no paper work for, or know nothing about it.

I am using a firewall, and a router for internet access currently.

Thanks in advance for any help you offer.

 

[M0gwai]

You would like to create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) between the two computers?

 

[wbg34]

Can you please give us a little more info about your setup? Are the servers in the same location or is one at a remote location? How are they setup (are both DC's running AD). And any more info you can give about the network setup.

 

[Seaspray0]

You can connect them the same way you can connect any two computers... on the same subnet (connect both to a hub), on different subnets (two hubs connected by router(s)), over a WAN link (this includes leased lines, internet, even dialup). You can even have more than one network card in each so you can use your server as a router simultaneously. The possibilities are vast. If you described more on what network conditions exist, we could be more descriptive on that particular setup.

 

[merlin770]

Here is the situation, We have 2 companies that are "Sister Companies". They are totally independant, but want to share an accounting system. Company #1 has purchased, and set up an accounting system that company #2 is about to purchase. The thought was that company #2 could purchase user licenses, and share the software. The software supplier is ok with this, but they do alot of the training, instalation, and set up over the internet. Therefore, they need to see both servers to install, and share information.

Currently both servers are located in the same building, and tied to the servers they control with 2 separate hubs (Switches). They will remain in the same building for about 6 more months, and then will be separated, and disconneted. That is to say, they will not be connected by T1, or similar.

Both servers are Dell servers, and just need to be able to see each other for the set-up operation.

I'm am not familar with Active Directory, and VPN's. I know that we have not established a VPN, and would bet that Active Directory is not set-up at this time. I also know that the software we will be running will use terminal services. The software is called BMAS, if you are familar with it.

The idea of connecting the hubs together sounds very simple, are there are pitfalls, or bariers to doing this type of connection?

Hope this answers your questions, and thanks for your interest in my thread.

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