Q's about Microsoft Groove Server

[abdo.haji.ali]

Greetings,

After reading lots of documents about Microsoft Groove and
experimenting with it. I decided to dive in Microsoft Groove Server,
hoping that it might provide better solution for the corporation I
work in. However some question came to my mind as I was reading:

- If I have a server with Microsoft Groove Server, can other Groove
clients still use the internet to synchronize their accounts? Or do
they have to be connected directly to the server?

- Let's say that I want to setup a Groove Server for a big corporation
spanning over relatively large geographic areas. What are the benefits
of having a dedicated server with Microsoft Groove Server over using
the "auto server" provided with Microsoft Groove (the one that says
"this is typical for non-corporate accounts")?

- Finally I would like to know the use of Microsoft Groove Relay. I
understand that I have to install Microsoft Groove Server Manager on a
dedicated server for managing my files and accounts; however what is
the need for Microsoft Groove Relay? Can I install on the same server?
Or does it have to be installed on a dedicated one?

Your help is most appreciated,
Abdo Haji-Ali
Programmer
TechonoLead

 

[c1sbc]

Abdo -

I would read up more on the product literature (some here -
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/grooveserver/HA101680021033.aspx and
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...066db02921/Microsoft Office Groove Backup.doc

and also the Groove Server Admin manuals -
http://technet2.microsoft.com/Offic...0f29-42f5-8e03-a568c79274161033.mspx?mfr=true

Doing a lot of prep work before hand is very crucial - list your
requirements (# of users, locations, app integration, etc) first and then
build an architecture for the Groove Server/Clients deployment. This can be a
very intense (& expensive) procedure and is meant to be planned well (before
hand).

SBC

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