I would like to create a new SBS-type network ... and I know that SBS2011 is dead, so I am looking at moving into the new Server 2012 world. I understand that Server 2012 Essentials has some really nice management and remote-access capabilities.
I definitely want to install Exchange 2010 on-premises and I know that it cannot be installed on Server 2012 Essentials, so I will have to deploy a second server running Server 2012 Standard. Not thrilled, but I can live with that (I miss SBS already).
I am also interested in installing SQL Server 2012 BI because I understand my POS (Point-Of-Sale) vendor should release a new SQL-based option in 2013 and I want to anticipate that and be ready.
I should have 15-17 users on this network without heavy use - mostly file + print sharing along with Exchange-based email. I do understand that Exchange takes up a lot of RAM, which is potentially a conflict with SQL Server, but I can put 8-12GB into each box. (Each box has two dual-core 2GHz AMD cpu's.)
So, my questions are:
- Where should I best install SQL2012 BI?
- Can Exchange 2010 and SQL 2012 BI live on the same box? If so, are there any tuning/install recommendations?
As you can see, I'm a newbie to the 2012 world and I appreciate any advice / pointers you can give.
Thanks!