I am finally getting to upgrade our server (Netware 5.1, 600mhzQ). Based on software upgrade requirements, MS Server 2008 R2 is recommended. If you would kindly share what MUSTS you think I should have for the new server, I would appreciate it. Also, I am looking at backups OTHER than a tape drive - perhaps the removable hard drives. Any wisdom concerning this would be appreciated.
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New Server Purchase w/MS Server 2008
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I'm assuming your question is focused on hardware? All drive volumes need to be RAID. Hardware RAID, not software RAID. Dual powersupplies, dual NICs. iLO/DRAC card.
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Plan for performance, and capacity takes care of itself. Plan for capacity, and suffer poor performance.
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You can't change RAID levels without rebuilding the arrays. The OS and paging file should be on a different array on different spindles from data volumes.
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Plan for performance, and capacity takes care of itself. Plan for capacity, and suffer poor performance.
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Plan for performance, and capacity takes care of itself. Plan for capacity, and suffer poor performance.
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