Current Network Setup:
I have Cox Business Service broadband with a Static IP Address and no ports blocked. I currently have a cable/DSL router (GW IP: 192.168.1.1) hooked up to the cable modem. I have 2 servers behind the Linksys Wireless router: Server 1 ? RedHat 7.3 IP: 192.168.1.101 This is currently offline. It is a DNS, E-Mail, DHCP server. Server 2 ? MS Windows 2003 STD Server with Active Directory IP: 192.168.1.102 This is currently online. It is a Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS 6. Server 2 was never online when I had Server 1 online to prevent conflicts between the two servers not being configured to act as 1 network (if that makes sense).
Overall Goal:
What I want to accomplish is to remove the Linksys as my router and install a server to act as Firewall and DNS (external I believe). This can be either a RedHat 9 or MS Windows 2003 STD Server. I am not sure which path to go because either way I want to configure Active Directory for my Windows clients behind the firewall. The second server will act as AD Controller, internal DNS, E-Mail, DHCP, Web.
Am I thinking about this the right way? I need some help on how to setup my network making it secure, I would like to remote access into my W2K3 server using Remoter Desktop Web Connection.
I?m looking for some ideas on what you think a good way to redesign my network would be.
Below is a basic picture of my current setup, it?s not great, just something I put together in about 10 min.
Network Layout
I would appreciate any input and advice that anyone could give me. I?m really trying to come up with a good setup and learn in the process. Thanks in advance.
-Bryan
I have Cox Business Service broadband with a Static IP Address and no ports blocked. I currently have a cable/DSL router (GW IP: 192.168.1.1) hooked up to the cable modem. I have 2 servers behind the Linksys Wireless router: Server 1 ? RedHat 7.3 IP: 192.168.1.101 This is currently offline. It is a DNS, E-Mail, DHCP server. Server 2 ? MS Windows 2003 STD Server with Active Directory IP: 192.168.1.102 This is currently online. It is a Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS 6. Server 2 was never online when I had Server 1 online to prevent conflicts between the two servers not being configured to act as 1 network (if that makes sense).
Overall Goal:
What I want to accomplish is to remove the Linksys as my router and install a server to act as Firewall and DNS (external I believe). This can be either a RedHat 9 or MS Windows 2003 STD Server. I am not sure which path to go because either way I want to configure Active Directory for my Windows clients behind the firewall. The second server will act as AD Controller, internal DNS, E-Mail, DHCP, Web.
Am I thinking about this the right way? I need some help on how to setup my network making it secure, I would like to remote access into my W2K3 server using Remoter Desktop Web Connection.
I?m looking for some ideas on what you think a good way to redesign my network would be.
Below is a basic picture of my current setup, it?s not great, just something I put together in about 10 min.
Network Layout
I would appreciate any input and advice that anyone could give me. I?m really trying to come up with a good setup and learn in the process. Thanks in advance.
-Bryan