[TriLUG] Cheap Dell Server

[Kevin Flanagan]

On Tue, 2003-04-22 at 21:38, Chris Merrill wrote:

> 
> Whoooaaaa!  Back up the enterprise-mindset truck!
> 
> Not all "servers" are deployed in server farms with dedicated
> maintenance staff and have 24x7 uptime requirements.
> 
> This kind of server is fine for small office needs - which is
> why we bought one.  We've purchased small Dell servers in
> the past and they run reliably, the chassis provides easy access
> and Dell's support is responsive.  If you expected more
> for $400, then you're just being silly :>
> 

Chris,

 I didn't say that all things need 7x24, and server features, or should
cost more than the $400, but don't confuse that system with a server is
all I was saying.

 As for the Enterprise-Mindset, that's what I do....  Folks who have
different needs should do what works for them, but make the
distinction.  I have interviewed folks who wanted to work in a bigger
shop that didn't know that Software RAID is something that you do when
you can't afford "real" redundancy, just about calling things what they
are.


Kevin

Kevin
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Kevin Flanagan <kevin at flanagannc.net>