Re: HA Server OS?

["David Anumudu" <david.anumudu@xxxxxxx>]

i would go for the win2k server, stable enough now and not too large a
memory footprint.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julian Stuhler" <julian.stuhler@xxxxxxx>
To: "'UKHA List'" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 2:32 PM
Subject: [ukha_d] HA Server OS?


> Hi folks.
>
> I've just acquired a nice new high-spec PC to replace the ageing
Compaq
> that I currently use as an HA server. The PC currently has XP Pro
> installed on it, but I also have a copy of Windows 2000 Advanced
Server
> and Windows Server 2003 available.
>
> I'd be interested in any advice/recommendations on which of these
forms
> the best platform for a HA Server. Main duties are as follows:
>
> - Running Autom8It HA software
> - Acting as internet connection sharing host for house network
> - Serving MP3 and other media to house network
> - Web serving for house intranet
> - Providing windows terminal services for ePod client
>
> Obviously, I'm keen on the server being as stable and available as
> possible.
>
> Based on the above, I'm tempted to wipe the XP install and go for
either
> Windows 2000 (safe bet) or 2003 Server (if I'm feeling brave). Anyone
> got any advice they can share?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Julian
>
> P.S. Before anyone suggests it, the Autom8it requirement effectively
> rules out Linux !
>
>
>
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