Hi there

we are going to buy a dedicated server. i think our server will have the following configuration:

Redhat Linux
Rackmount Case
ATX - Motherboard
About 1GB SDRAM "Memory"
3com-905 Ethernet card "10/100"
Pentium III 700 MHZ
2 Western Digital Drives - 20 Gig
Raid Level 1
1 Western Digital Drivers also 20 GB for daily Backup

we think we'll have about 250 customers each server.
if possible some more.

now i've got some questions:

1. what about the hardware. do you think is enough performance for 250 customers? the most part of those sites are only html sites. there will be some mysql databases (up to 20, small ones), php and cgi sites.

2. what about raidlevel1 is this usually? if not what would you suggest?

3. is this hardware configuration good or would you suggest some other hardware parts for better performance?

4. is there a standard for such servers?

5. where can i get benchmark tests of such servers?

6. in the near future would you suggest us to have for example a mysql server, etc.?

7. is a 700MHz cpu enough. would you suggest us a dual cpu?

thanks a lot!

regards
cloede

I will try to answer what I think I know :D

Originally posted by cloede
1. what about the hardware. do you think is enough performance for 250 customers? the most part of those sites are only html sites. there will be some mysql databases (up to 20, small ones), php and cgi sites.

If this is the case, yes... I believe so... You could even throw some more....

2. what about raidlevel1 is this usually? if not what would you suggest?
Ask for raid 0+1 (strripping and mirroring)... better this way...



3. is this hardware configuration good or would you suggest some other hardware parts for better performance?

If you have to go with IDE, then go with ATA100 and 7200rpm drives... Do not go with 5400rpm drives as they are slower... Push your CPU as high as your money can buy... CPU are really cheap now, won't hurt you much for the long run...



4. is there a standard for such servers?

No, they are real standards... but I don't quite understand what you mean here :) BTW, what motherboard, though? Intel 810, 815 have been quite a standar entry level web server... What is your m/b?


7. is a 700MHz cpu enough. would you suggest us a dual cpu?


With only 250 accounts and no real CPU-intesive program, I think it's enough for you.... Of course Dual CPU will make everything better, but that means you have to pay about $500 more (motherboard accepting dual CPU and an extra CPU).

Good luck with your server,

cheers,
:beer:

Cross posted. You can find the thread here.
http://www.webhostingtalk.com/showthread.php?threadid=6312


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