Re: [OT] Office X-serve vs windows standard server 2008

["Paul Bendall" <paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I know nothing about an XServe but have used Apple Servers before.
At the time even Apple admited they were a deaprtmental server
rather than a corporate solution.

The issue I would have is the number of support engineers available
for an Apple Xserver in comparison to Windows? If something does go
wrong you are going to be limited on support options with the Apple.

SBS doesn't play well with other because it is not supposed to, it
is designed as a one stop solution. Personally I'd go with two DL
360's or even Dell equivalent. Making both domain controllers for
the AD, one running file and print, the other running Exchange.

Of course without knowing the complete setup this may not be
appropriate. However, I would carefully consider the Apple route
over Windows.
HTH

Paul
--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Ho Yin Ng" <architect.hoyin@...>
wrote:
>
> I have had several consultants look at my office and they are
> suggesting two different approaches.
>
> One is saying we should use an Apple Xserve rather than a windows
machine.
>
> They state that the SBS requires to be the controller of everything
> and does not play well with others. Whereas the Xserve provides a
> lower total cost of ownership when compared to MS server and
provides
> similar services and will integrate seamlessly with the exchange
> server.
>
> Can anyone shed any light on this?
>
> We are a 45 strong office looking to expand. Currently we only run
> Windows PCs, but we many have a couple of Macs later.
>
> The Xserve seems cheaper than a similar HP DL360 5450 others are
proposing.
>
> Be interesting to get your opinion on this.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ho-Yin
>



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