1: Memory
The first modification that you have to be done is the “memory”. Although we know already that 256 MB memory is more than enough memory for Windows XP on a desktop computer for regular use, but make sure to load your server with enough memory to make network file access as fast as possible for better performance. At least 512 MB memory is recommended in file servers or installs 1 GB if the BIOS support it.
2: Disk Storage
The second modification is “disk storage”. It is recommended especially on a file server to install multiple disks. The first disk should be smaller using just for operating system. A 13 GB disk is inexpensive and more than big enough. Then, instead of one huge 80 GB disk, add disks in 30 GB increments.
Accessing files on multiple disks is faster than accessing the same files on one disk. The other advantage of using small and inexpensive disks is that they are less expensive to replace if they fail.
3: Backup Method
In the last you modified the “backup method”. You can use a tape drive for backup. A decent tape drive can be bought for a few hundred bucks.
These tapes can become expensive and require too much labor If you create and follow a reasonable backup strategy by rotating tapes every week, You might consider an online backup service. This service backs up your important files to its Internet-based service, and those files are secure. The Internet has numerous such services and they're reasonably priced. Beats tape swapping.
4: Install Terminal Services
After perform all above modifications, now you install “Terminal Services” on the server and then connect to it using the Remote Desktop Client. Do not let configuring Terminal Services on Windows 2000 Server intimidate you. Use “Add or Remove” Program to select the check box for administrative mode, and then you are done.