I am setting up a network with about 20 computers, 10 servers and 3 printers. But there are quite a few things Im not sure about. So here goes...
I have read that it's good practice to have two domain controllers on a network. Is this still true for a small network that won't have much impact if the server is down?
Can active directory be used to deploy Windows assuming the PC'S support network boot?
Are users files stored locally or on the domain controller? And is there a feature that allows you to centralise, say the documents folder on a file server?
Is there an option that allows you to let the user login if the server is down?
Does the server CPU power matter (within reason) or will a slower CPU increase login times?
Can software be installed on all computers remotely if it has an automatic installer or script?
Is there anything that allows you to have groups or roles to give users different privileges?
Does Active Directory have any sort of "web api" so that it can be tied with a separate web based user management system?
Can all or most Active Directory settings and features be accessed via CMD or Power Shell?
Can windows licencing be manged as per computer (not a group licence) as in each copy of Windows was purchased separately with its own key?
Thanks in advance.