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Recommendations for a small engineering office server upgrade?

Looking to replace our existing server. What is a recommended system and specifications to fit the following office setup? Engineering firm of about 10-15 people. 10 computer systems will be running intensive programs, e.g. AutoCAD (3D modeling). Two other computers that will handle admin tasks. One large multifunction laser printer, one medium-sized laserjet printer, and one full-size plotter. Firm size will fluctuate between 10-20 people (depending on the economy). Also, current server has SBS 2003, should we go ahead and transition to SBS 2008? So, in summary, what server system (hardware) and operating system (software) would be recommended?

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