How do i set up Server from normal OS X 10.8

I have no idea what i need to do,
please explain how to add users,
how to set it up,
no idea what so ever! it's for my small business i have 2 computers please help!

Hello nicolas111,
First of all, I should probably warn you that setting a server (being Mac OS X or any other) is never a trivial task. I don't know how experienced you are but, just in case you do not consider yourself as a "power user", just prepare yourself for a long, difficult, and instructive journey ;-)
First thing to do, is to make sure that the Mac OS X machine that you will use as a server is up-to-date. Needless to say, it is also wiser to use a desktop machine as a server. Not a laptop.
Then, download and install "OS X Server" from the App Store. During the installation process, you will be asked a few questions. Make sure you answer those questions right, right from the start. Of course, you can change those settings afterwards, but this is usually much more difficult than one would expect.
Most important: take some time to read Apple's official documentation on Mac OS X server. Here is a link:
http://help.apple.com/advancedserveradmin/mac/10.8/
Yes, this is called "advanced" server admin, but still includes a "fundamental" tab on the left ;-) Take some time to choses which services you want to run. According to me, the best strategy is to avoid including all the services at once. Start with something simple, e.g., with a proper DNS server and well configured Open Directory. Make sure those services work. Then, it all depends on what you need.
There also are a few books out there that can be helpfull. When I started using Mac OS X server, I found Peachpit publications helpful. If you buy a book, just make sure it targets the correct version of Mac OS X. Many things changed from one version to another. See for example:
http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321887336
Last but not least, you are at the correct place to ask questions ! Apple support communities are usually very nice people ;-)
Good luck !

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