Server specifications

[Lordmathos]

Hi all I am planning to implement a server 2008 r2 domain within the company.

We have approx 5000-6000 users.

The server will contain AD DS, DNS and maybe DHCp.

What CPU and ram would you recommend for throughput?

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[kmcferrin]

First, I'd highly recommend that you deploy at least two servers for redundancy.

Secondly, unless those 5000-6000 users are all in the same site, I'd recommend adding a DC/DNS server for each site.

What are you doing with your company's existing DNS authentication and DNS infrastructure? Does it need to be integrated or is it being replaced?

How are these DCs going to be used? Will they be used simply for login authentication and scripts, or will third-party applications be using them for authentication and directory lookup?

Do you have a need for read-only DCs?

There are loads of questions that you need to work through before deciding how robust each of your DCs should be. Generally speaking, using AD for simple authentication and DNS isn't that resource intensive.

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[Lordmathos]

Hi we are planning on 2 dc's minimum per site.

The existing ad/dns infrastructure will eventually be replaced.

We are planning on implementing a read only dc into a small office.

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[hairlessupportmonkey]

Im not being funny, but for someone managing a 5-6K seat IT infrastructure, I wouldnt expect a person of that nature to be asking these sorts of questions in a forum and you would have a team of dedicated IT staff to do this?

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[Lordmathos]

Theres nothing wrong with asking other peoples opinions and better to get all available information.

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