Connecting 2 Networks

I have just recently joined a company that has just merged with another
similar sized organization.

Company 1
70 Users
Head Office
6 Servers – Windows 2003, Exchange 2003, File Store
4 MB ADSL

Company 2
50 Users
2nd Site
6 Servers – Windows 2003, Exchange 2003, File Store
4MB SDSL

Prior to me starting there was a VPN setup between the two sites and they are
now on the same domain and exchange has been linked up with 2 information
stores one for company 1 users physically in company 1 and the other for
company 2 users physically in company 2.

The problem I am having is when users that move from one site to the other, a
user from company 1 uses a PC physically in site 2 (and vice-versa) try to
access their mailbox and try to use files stored not in their physical
location.

I am considering replacing the VPN link over ADSL/SDSL with a 10 Mb or 100 Mb
leased line between sites.

My questions
1. If I implement a 100Mb link between sites
a. What Exchange configuration should I implement, move this to one server?
b. File sharing, should I implement DFS?
2. If I implement a 10Mb link between sites
a. Given the numbers mentioned above would this bandwidth be sufficient ?
b. What Exchange configuration should I implement, move this to one server?
c. File sharing, should I implement DFS?
3. Should I consider any other options for connectivity other than Leased
Lines

Much Thanks
Paul Tiernan

I'd do some research in your area on other broadband providers. Leased
lines of that capacity aren't cheap. Just giving you an idea of what to
look for, I'm here in Northwest Arkansas and there is a company that is
providing a 10/10 wireless connection for $200 a month. I've never found a
better deal. Its 100% reliable and the speed bounces anywhere from 9-13 Up
and Down every time I do a test. You may not have anything like that where
you are, but look around before you lease an expensive line.

Robert

"ptiernan" <u37569@uwe> wrote in message news:787819e31b204@uwe...
>I have just recently joined a company that has just merged with another
> similar sized organization.
>
> Company 1
> 70 Users
> Head Office
> 6 Servers - Windows 2003, Exchange 2003, File Store
> 4 MB ADSL
>
> Company 2
> 50 Users
> 2nd Site
> 6 Servers - Windows 2003, Exchange 2003, File Store
> 4MB SDSL
>
> Prior to me starting there was a VPN setup between the two sites and they
> are
> now on the same domain and exchange has been linked up with 2 information
> stores one for company 1 users physically in company 1 and the other for
> company 2 users physically in company 2.
>
> The problem I am having is when users that move from one site to the
> other, a
> user from company 1 uses a PC physically in site 2 (and vice-versa) try to
> access their mailbox and try to use files stored not in their physical
> location.
>
> I am considering replacing the VPN link over ADSL/SDSL with a 10 Mb or 100
> Mb
> leased line between sites.
>
> My questions
> 1. If I implement a 100Mb link between sites
> a. What Exchange configuration should I implement, move this to one
> server?
> b. File sharing, should I implement DFS?
> 2. If I implement a 10Mb link between sites
> a. Given the numbers mentioned above would this bandwidth be sufficient ?
> b. What Exchange configuration should I implement, move this to one
> server?
> c. File sharing, should I implement DFS?
> 3. Should I consider any other options for connectivity other than Leased
> Lines
>
> Much Thanks
> Paul Tiernan
>