[KLUG Members] Web and Application Sever Recc.

[Greg Mason]

about the server...

I've heard alot of nice things about Apple's XServe. 
http://www.apple.com/xserve/specs.html

I've heard lots of good things about OS X Server. It'll make a good 
linux box too...


Doc Rea wrote:

>Greetings all:
>
>I'm in a bit of a quandary. One I don't mind being in I might add....
>
>I have funds to purchase a new server to help non-profits in the area host
>Web sites and applications. I've decided to co-locate the server in the
>local area and run it remotely. Someone else can worry about power supply,
>etc. as my lab power fluctuates from time to time.
>
>Anyhow, here are a few questions for y'all. If you want to send this to me
>either on or off-list, that's OK. I will post my final decision so folks
>can know what's going on if you like.
>
>1. I've talked to a few companies about co-location. Anyone use someone
>they are particularly impressed (or not so impressed with). I'm not asking
>for advertisements here. If this question in inappropriate for the list,
>then just please ignore it.
>
>2. I've never had to opportunity to purchase a rack server before. Now, I
>get the chance. Does anyone have some favorite model or make that's been
>good to them? I've been looking at Dell (like the PowerEdge 1650) since
>WMU has a nice contract with them (as well as Compaq and Gateway), but I
>can go elsewhere without an Educational discount.
>
>3. Since I'll he hosting domains and the like, I've been looking at
>software such as Ensim's Web Appliance Pro
>(http://www.ensim.com/products/webppliance/index.html). Has any used this
>or another software package they like.
>
>Anyhow, thanks for any input you can send my way.
>
>Later...
>
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