Hi Everyone,
I have to explore options on how to implement SEP for planned network expansion, keeping current SEP setup as reliable as it is now.
Currently we have about 3500 workstations on our network, and they are managed by one SEP site. This site has one SQL server running on a separate server (16GB RAM + PentiumDual processor) and two SEPMs (4GB RAM and single processors). For the back up purpose there is one replication SEP site with its own SQL and one SEPM.
There going to be a new branch with about 2500 workstations and that branch will be connected to our network with T3 line (45 Mbps). This new branch is about 10 miles away and will mostly be managed by staff at main location. Following options are being considered...
1. Add more servers for redundancy and new branch computers get their content and policy from main site over T3 line
2. Keep site structure as it is now, but add two servers and keep them at new branch, so that branch computers get content/policy update locally.
3. Install replication site at new branch, and branch computers get content updates locally without going through T3 line. Replicate once or twice a day with main site for policy updates.
4. Create a new site at branch and manage independent of main site.
Please guide me in implementing it in a way that it is reliable and easy to maintain.
Sincerely thanks!