I'm going to need some tips:
A friend will need me to set up a single pc which will (in a year) be the main server for a small business network.
What kind of things should I take into consideration when I setup this pc?
The main app that will be used on jobs (until next year) is AutoCad and there will be a plotter and possibly a LazerJet or some type of fax printer. They have decided on using a Dell as their main and only system (which I believe will be high end). I may or may not be able to give some input on the Dell, but suggestions are welcome. They will be using pc-direct (via sattelite) for online work.
A few of my own ideas for future networking are:
a firewall - need suggestions
an anti-virus - thinking symantec corporate
OS/Office - corp editions
2nd hard drive - for storage/backup
There's probably a load of information when considering a future network, so bring it on!