The most important decision you can make is to decide how to set up your new computers and network Reading server books, for example, is not particularly helpful because every other page says that you need this server or that server. In general, two physical servers are sufficient to run just about every server type mentioned in the books. One Master Domain Controller and one back up server, if you will. Stack the Computers. To a network professional, the answer is simple.
Monitors are expensive, clunky, and take up far too much room.
A KVM will allow you to control as many machines as you can afford from one location. Keyboard and mouse Video Multiplexors KVMs are available in all shapes and sizes. The hidden cost of a KVM is the mouse, monitor and keyboard cables. The very same cables are available in a four pack set containing 12 cables for half that amount on line or through catalogs. Prices on KVMs vary widely so shop carefully.