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watts3000

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I'm building myself a another server I already have a 2000 server domain controller that also serves as a database server. I'm thinking of adding a system to act as a proxy sever running Microsoft ISA or either an exchange e-mail server . Can't decide if I should use a duron or athlon xp. The machine will also have about 512 to 768 ddr 2100 and a 18 gig 10000 rpm scsi with a adaptec 19160 scsi controller. So what do you guys think duron or athlon xp
 
I'd say get the duron and with the money u save bump that 10k drive up to a x15 36LP (only $289 now!) and maybe top off the ram at 1gig... but definitely get the x15
 
How many people will be running off this server? Sounds like you are going in for massive overkill. Even for a Microsoft application, you are getting plenty enough horsepower, it sounds like.

RagManX
 
Actualy, I'm not too sure about overkill. I typically build database servers with quad Xeon processors and 4 GB RAM. Proxies are about the same. Exchange servers are usually duallies with a few gigs.. Of course, I cater to a FEW more customers than you probably do, Watts..

I'd go for the Athlon - The cost difference is fairly small, in the larger scheme of things and it will give you much better performance. If you've got the dough, consider a Tyan Tiger motherboard (About $200) with a single Athlon MP. The combo will be about $150 more than a typical Athlon/KT266A setup, but it'll allow you to add a second CPU later if you need it.

I've always been a fan of RAM - The more the merrier. A lot of apps will cache things in RAM and give you much better performance. If I had to pick between a system with a gig and a 10K drive and a system with 512 and a 15K drive, the 1Gig/10K would win every time, IMHO.

Then again.. If you've only got one or two users, you're probably not going to be doing big database queries as you're actively using Exchange as you're actively browsing the Internet. CPU is likely going to be the least of your worries. RAM and disk I/O will be more important.

How about this - Tell us what your database is like, how many users you expect and what speed your Internet connection is. Also, what's your budget. We'll then be able to make some more informed recommendations, rather than shooting from the hip.

- G
 
This is going to be for about 10 users and my budget .Well lets say that I'm trying to get the most performance for as little money as possible. I'm going to be running sql server 2000. Mainly the database will be used in conjuction with testing vb applications.
 
For ten users running those apps, probaby a gig of RAM and as fast of a Athlon possible. I still like the idea of spending a bit more cash on a dually board, but it might not be necessary in the long run.

Remember to do something about backups!

- G
 
In order to save a little do you think an xp1800 would be ok. I know a place downtown where I can get a good deal on one.
 
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