Server help set up needed

[computernerd1]

Been asked to set up a computer server network for 10 users, the network must meet the following criteria.

Each staff member must have have their own networked pc
All staff to have access to their own pc suite - SAGE ?
Sales staff to have access to sales ledger software - SAGE?
Each member of staff to have their own file storage - 2GB ON SERVER!
Managers to have access to all files within their department, MD to have access to everything
Website to be hosted locally
Purchase staff to have access to purchase ledger software - SAGE?
Regular data back up
Managing director to have remote access
4 printers - 1 private for MD

I have no idea where to start.
Any pointers appreciated

 

[kanewolf]

If you don't know where to start then you probably need a consultant. It could be a pre-sales engineer from Dell, or HP or it could be a local IT entity.
You are going to want to create a windows domain to simplify administration. You will want to setup a VPN for the managing director's remote access.

You should recommend to your boss that hosting the website locally is a REALLY bad idea. It should be on a hosting service.

 

[DarkRiddles]

First, if this is a network server, you should run something such as debain or centos. Light weight and easy to learn if you don't know already.

 

[DarkRiddles]

As in sage ? This is an accounting software from what I have searched up. I'm pretty sure you just download this to your computer and run it, if this is the case... this server network seems kinda pointless...

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Why have you been asked to create all this when you don't know where to start?

You really need the assistance of a qualified IT consultant. There are a lot of different factors and requirements to consider and a forum isn't going to help. You NEED a qualified professional.

 

[USAFRet]

As you state "I have no idea where to start.".....hire a local, trusted network person.

You can't just wing it.
If you try to do it, it will cost 3 times as much, if not more.

 

[computernerd1]

Many thanks for all your input, currently researching servers & equipment, will post an update soon.