Only need a file server which will be accessed from 2 sites

hi all

background

accountancy practise based in 2 sites, 3 users in 1 , 4 users in 2nd

static ips on both sites

looking implement windows file server on 1 site host documents , database used of our filing , client management software

will need create vpn tunnel remote site have access main site , file server

have server 

dell precision r5500 x5675 12gb 256gb ssd quadro 2000

what version of windows or windows server need use server file server , have vpn remote site can access directly.

i have background in desktop support , quite pc savvy , give try myself before have pay set me.

any appreciated

hi,

computer running windows server 2003 sp1, standard edition can acted file server. setup site-to-site vpn between 2 sites. vpn connections (also known router-to-router vpn connections) enable organizations have routed connections between separate offices or other organizations on public network while helping maintain secure communications.

refer articles below setup file server connected via vpn.

vpn?
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc739294(v=ws.10).aspx

step-by-step guide setting vpn-based remote access in test lab
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc757206(v=ws.10).aspx

best regards,

mandy 

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