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Do you think this is still a valid argument? All the systems are win7-32bit PRO and should I pick a 64bit for the new 'server' computer and throw it into the mix? I run 64-bit, I know that most programs are now able to run in a 'compatibility mode' if there's issues running in a 64-bit environment. I haven't run into this problem with our 2008 SBS 64-bit server yet. Running a 32-bit server will limit your RAM upgrade options substantially(4gb maxed out vs virtually unlimited for 64bit).
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When I set up my network, the advice was to go with Win7 32-bit for compatibility reasons. I am using a Brother MFC for my e-faxes. Do you think this is still a valid argument? All the systems are win7-32bit PRO and should I pick a 64bit for the new 'server' computer and throw it into the mix? The only reason I can think of to use 32 bit Windows 7 is that you have hardware e.g. a really old printer that doesn't have 64 bit drivers. Win 7 Pro 64 bit comes with an "XP Compatibility Mode" which is basically a virtual machine with Windows XP. You're basically getting two Operating Systems for the price of one! Unless you specifically need old hardware that only has 32 bit drivers, you should go with Win 7 Pro 64 Bit. There's no reason to limit your server to this. As you can have 32 bit hardware connected to a client computer and you can still share it on the network. Just the server likely won't be able to print to it assuming 64 bit drivers do not exist. Go with SBS 2011 (recommended, much easier to set up) or Server 2008 R2.
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I was thinking the sticky point with compatibility might be the older drivers for the peripherals, such as the Fujitsu Snap Scan driver, the Brother MFC driver, or other items. So all of you running 64 bit are not running into these problems? Any issue predicted with running a 64 bit 'server' copy of Windows 7 Pro with other machines all using 32 bit? Or will I need to upgrade them all to 64?
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in short: answer is YES! long answers are definitely above.
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I was thinking the sticky point with compatibility might be the older drivers for the peripherals, such as the Fujitsu Snap Scan driver, the Brother MFC driver, or other items. So all of you running 64 bit are not running into these problems? Any issue predicted with running a 64 bit 'server' copy of Windows 7 Pro with other machines all using 32 bit? Or will I need to upgrade them all to 64? No your workstations do not need to be 64 bit. Most companies have made 64 bit drivers for their products anyways. Just be sure to check your hardware prior to purchasing. If there are no drivers for it, simply move the device to a work station, problem solved. You can always check the manufacturer's website prior to upgrading. For example, Fujitsu has a list of models for which there are drivers for Win 7 (32/64): http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/computing/peripheral/scanners/ssfaq/win7.htmlI've had no problems running SBS 2011 64 bit with our 10 XP Pro 32 Bit work stations. Even at home I have 2 Win 7 computers and 3 XP computers and they all share files and printers.
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