Hi All,

We've got a RAPIDLY growing client, who up until now, has been mercilessly
smashing an old SBS2K server... now I know SBS is supposed to handle up to
50 users no probs, but these guys use EVERYTHING to the MAX.

There are 40 users, with staff growth expected to peak "soon" but shouldn't
exceed 75 bods.. as it is they are really flogging the server with Exchange,
SQL, and basic File server load being the biggest culprits... They also host
an internal Web based SQL driven client database... Lanier document scanning
and management, a Voice-Mail messaging system.

Anyways, we've got a chance for a clean slate.

I'll be proposing several servers each doing their own little thing... but
basically replicating the role of SBS on a more scaleable and up-spec'd
level... this is obviously outside the scope of smallbiz group, but not
finding any good info or resources on basic scoping for such a site.

I guess the thing I'm looking for, is information on which applications can
co-exist best, which ones need the most CPU, or memory or whatever. I get
the feeling SBS does some pretty neat little tricks to get it all living
happily on one box...

Any ideas would be hugely appreciated.

Ta.
Rich.