donr09

When connected to a shared folder on a Server 2008 server, the shared folder will lock or freeze up all the workstations that are logged in to that shared folder. The problem is not consistent as to when it will happen. So the question is: Should I look for a faulty workstation (nic, cable, etc.)?, Nic on the server, cable , etc.? Switch?, Workstation not associated with the server at all? Software that is running on the server? This problem has me and the main user and her staff completely puzzled. Any ideas would be appreciated. I put this in this forum, because I am not sure if it is a network issue or not? Thanks in advance.:(

Sounds somewhat like, I had in mind. I did not have as many hard drives in mind. Thanks for the information. Don

This will be a new install. I don't have a 2003 server. In fact, I am replacing two old Novell servers with this 2008 server. So, I need hardware that will last for a few years. The boss doesn't want anything that will be outdated in a short time, including software and hardware. Thanks Don

Okay, I have been asked to change over to Server 2008. The last Microsoft server that I set up was NT or 2000. Once it was setup, I was not allowed to work on that server. That server was upgraded a number of times and is now running Server 2003. So, my question: What are the recommendation for hardware: CPU Board RAM Hard Drive(s) size Ethernet Cards Backup System etc. I have been given so much advice by others that are not really 2008 server techs or not even server techs that there specs seem to conflict. thanks for any input Don