A Linux box is much more manageable (especially remote management). More secure. (More cheaper...
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Try RedHat. They made a really good effort to create a GUI for all the configurable subsystems (httpd, dhcpd, named, etc.). And if you can afford it, buy this book: "Mastering Red Hat Linux 9" (ISBN 078214179X). The best RedHat book I've seen so far...