Are there pitfalls trying to get DNN running on Windows Server 2008 Web Edition?
I am considering switching to a collaborative solution with a DNN setup (DotNetNuke) and an email server that basically just redirects the alias. I think I can get DNS services outside of this colocation field, but that might be the problem.
I run this site for a non-profit group and try to stay inexpensive. Would Windows Server 2008 Web Edition be acceptable for doing all of this? My research so far says it will be, but I'm looking for someone with experience with web publishing and what's their problem?
I was going to install SQL express as the backend for the DNN site. The indication is that you cannot connect to SQL from outside the Web Edition window. Does this include SQL Management Studio?
Any help or advice on this matter would be appreciated.
Update:
Look for any features in Windows Server 2008 Web Edition
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We tried to run DNN on Windows 2008 64-bit and 32-bit a back. Not a lot of experience with intermittent crashes and freezing applications. We had to go back to Windows 2003.
This was on a moderately busy site. If you want to give them any guaranteed uptime / availability, I would recommend Windows 2003.
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