Is it OK to also host file/print on a domain controller?

Hello,

I am the manager of a small business IT department. I stepped into this role where they have 1 Windows server, it is their Domain controller and also hosts file/print and a few small server/client apps (nothing heavy). Is it ok to share this with the domain controller or is it not a good idea??? Should I buy a new server for file/print/app if the budget allows for it?

Thank You,
Adam

This is certainly acceptable unless you do a huge volume of printing and have many many printers. Your setup is typical of a small business (one server that does it all)

One suggestion, if your system partition is not that big, redirect the temporary files from your spooler to another partition.

Hi there! It is certainly ok to do that provided you don't have many printers and a lot of printing work going on. In case your printing work is high, you may go in for an additional server for file/ print/ app.
Since you run a small business, ACNT.com is the right place for you to buy a server at a reasonable price.