Windows Server Gurus Need Your Advice

[Milkman1265]

So i want to run my own server for my expanding and multilocation office.

I want to set up a server to be able to access from 2 locations

4 employees need to be able to log in and do all their work on the server (save files, use ams, excel sheets, pdf, marketing material etc...)

Share printers between the 2 locations

remote access from home, small cafe, mcdonalds etc...


Whats my best option here?

I am thinking creating multiple users on a windows server 2012, anyone have experience with this?

I will be hiring someone, but i want to confirm a few things before i get all those "recommendations" from the server guy.

 

[Tkruger]

A VMware environment will probably be best for what you are looking to achieve.

That being said, you need a tech.

 

[webby]

You could also get away with a VPN tunnel hosted on your Router. With the client installed on the user's computer they can access files on the server just like they were at the office as long as they have an internet connection.

This is probably quite a bit cheaper than VMWare, but you will still need a technician.