Small Office Server Solution

My office grew over time and I now want to move all the databases we are using to a dedicated server in my office. I want to use the server also for storing all business files.

I have 5 Windows (XP and VISTA) workplaces that need to connect to the server.

3 Databases will be running.

1 x MySql Database (inventory management system)
2 x Sybase iAnywhere Databases (DHL shipment database and Accounting Software)

Does anybody have an idea what would be a good solution? Should I get a "real" server or simply get a normal Desktop PC with Windows and use this as server.

On the one hand I want a fast solution, but on the other hand I do not want to pay a lot of money for a server solution where I could connect a thousand clients when I only have five. For example: I don't want to get a Quad Core server when three of the processors never even kick in since there are only one or two connections at a time.

What do you use in your small business office? Any suggestions?

Small Office Server Solution

Need some advice

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