02-01-2010, 02:18 AM
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Windows Server 2003 R2, 2008 or 2008 R2 for my GSP ?
Hello people!
well, im starting a new GSP company and im wondering wich will be the best OS for my servers:
1) Windows server 2003 R2
2) Windows Server 2008
3) Windows Server 2008 R2
The OS MUST be windows because im going to use TCADMIN as the panel.
The Dedicated servers that i bought have this specs:
*Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 (overclocked to 3.2ghz)
*8gb ram
*2x320gb sata2 raid0 128k stripe
*Nvidia 9300 chipset motherboard.
I know that windows server 2003 eats a LOT less RAM that 2008, but i heard that it has a bad memory management so its necesary to restart the server very frequently to unload the RAM, and that 2008 doesnt has that problem.
So, what do you think? 2003 R2, 2008 or 2008 R2 ?????
Thankyou very much in advance 
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02-01-2010, 02:44 AM
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Win 2008 R2 can use max to 256 CPU (~64 Physical CPU)
With your server, I think you can use Win2008
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02-01-2010, 04:42 AM
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02-01-2010, 04:43 AM
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02-01-2010, 09:12 AM
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Windows 2008 & R2 is not fully supported by TCAdmin and has a few issues. I suggest going with Windows 2003 until it's fully supported.
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02-01-2010, 09:14 AM
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2003 R2 Enterprise x64 for the game server
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02-01-2010, 09:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by [Enotch] Mike
2003 R2 Enterprise x64 for the game server
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No need for enterprise it's a waste of money. Standard is just fine.
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02-01-2010, 09:24 AM
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But Enterprise is cooler! lol, but seriously, Standard is fine, Just get 64 bit.
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02-01-2010, 10:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XFactorServers
Windows 2008 & R2 is not fully supported by TCAdmin and has a few issues. I suggest going with Windows 2003 until it's fully supported.
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You make it sound like TCAdmin is actually doing something behind the scenes. That software is stalled, theres been nothing new and exciting from them since they launched.
However I agree, 2003 if you with TCAdmin, less bugs like that notorious resource graph bug *cough* lol.
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02-01-2010, 10:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crothers
You make it sound like TCAdmin is actually doing something behind the scenes. That software is stalled, theres been nothing new and exciting from them since they launched.
However I agree, 2003 if you with TCAdmin, less bugs like that notorious resource graph bug *cough* lol.
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lol, Crothers. I will not deny your first or second sentence. 
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02-01-2010, 11:44 AM
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Except my last sentence was poorly formed  ha
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02-01-2010, 12:25 PM
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hi again!!!
thanks everybody for your answers, i really appreciate it.
now, suppose that im NOT going to use TCadmin, the difference between Windows server 2003r2 and windows server 2008/r2 is really notorious?
because if it is, i can change the panel for other, i prefer better performance and more game servers in my dedicateds than a panel.
And another question... is there any panel that fully supports ws2008 ?
thankyou very much again!
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02-01-2010, 02:06 PM
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Rams cheap, go 2008 x64. Some people like R2, some don't. Its up to you from there.
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02-01-2010, 03:56 PM
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Windows 2008 R2 is 64 bit so it will take 1 GB from your system. Still the best option. Just make sure you buy 4 GB RAM sticks.
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02-01-2010, 04:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultima VPS
Windows 2008 R2 is 64 bit so it will take 1 GB from your system. Still the best option. Just make sure you buy 4 GB RAM sticks.
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Out of curiosity, why do you recommend 4gig sticks? I've heard that from a few people now, something about the density provides higher utilization of the ram speed or something, though I've ever seen any proof or papers on that.
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