Re: [TCLUG:11551] Hardware Question

[Dave Erickson <gsa700@mediaone.net>]

^chewie wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 28 Dec 1999, Dave Erickson wrote:
> 
> > I am looking for advice about how much hardware is required for a web
> > server. It will probably be connected to the Internet with an DSL @
> > 768kps.
> >
> > I was planning on using this server to host several web sites and to
> > process financial transactions in some automated (SQL?) fashion.
> >
> > How much hardware would you recommend? I know it will vary but what
> > would it take before the DSL was swamped? I plan on running Apache and
> > FTP services on this box.
> >
> > Will this do?:
> >
> > Dual PII 450 w/256 MB RAM
> 
> Yes, but add SCSI.  Do not use IDE harddrives if you're going to be
> hosting sites.  IDE has a bad trait that makes the disk useless if
> something happens to a sector on the drive.  SCSI simply marks the bad
> section and writes around it.
> 
> Also, consider adding a tape drive to the machine.  DLT or DSS tapes work
> nicely and they're not too expensive.
> 
> As far as bandwidth is concerned, you can add the Apache throttling
> features to keep your web serving bandwidth to a dull roar, around 512
> would do it.  Leaving you some for ssh'ing in for management and some for
> your FTP serving.
> 

I see your point about the SCSI Hard Drive(s). What are your thoughts on
SCSI adaptors? On the Motherboard or seperate? Differences? I was
planning on using a Tyan S1832DL Tiger 100 Motherboard with a seperate
SCSI controller.

I'll look into the tape backups also.

Thanks!

--
Dave Erickson
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  your life than you can with your lips"
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