Re: [WebDNA] [OT] potential cheap WebDNA server?
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texte = We only use Mac Minis, we have about 10 now, low initial price and low powerconsumption.http://www.idealinternet.co.uk/apple_mac_mini_colocation.tplRegards,ColinBob Minor wrote:> The mac mini smokes even a xserve dual g5 in raw processing power. Odd> but true. YMMV. It is one of our most popular units at our data center.> I haven't done any disk access tests etc. but for webdna it is a great> marriage.> > Robert Minor> Director of Internet Services> ------------------------------------------------------------> Cybermill Communications> http://www.cybermill.com http://www.merchantmaker.com> > Providing Ecommerce and interactive website development and> hosting services on Macintosh, Windows NT, *nix, and AS/400.> > Complete ddos proof hosting solutions and network services.> > On Mar 3, 2009, at 1:52 PM, Terry Wilson wrote:> >> When the Mac mini first came out, I got one to upgrade a G4 server and>> it worked out great. When the Intel Mac mini came out, I got one>> and... well, that's when I jumped to a hosting provider. (Actually I'm>> very happy to not be running my own servers now.)>>>> Terry>>>>> Palle Bo Nielsen wrote:>>>> Still in beta though. We all look forward to the final version>>>> including the release notes... Th Mac B4 version seems fine though>>>>>> right, We are on the final stretch with most>>> of the remaining issues (for the 6.1 final release)>>> being cosmetic.>>>>>> Back to MacMini's... I still think these things are>>> an interesting consideration in many applications...>>> for instance, many years ago,>>> I used to run an intranet WebDNA Server.. which>>> hosted some custom WebDNA applications... a Standard>>> Operating Procedure lookup and system, A basic>>> intercommunication system, Software inventory>>> database, dev testing, etc.. this little mac mini>>> is perfect for something like that.>>>>>> I could easily see it as a valid option for realworld>>> hosting as well. One could conceivably buy two for that>>> price... then run one in firewire target mode, and run>>> a script (cron/rsync) that creates an exact mirror>>> of the live machine. Then, if the live machine fails,>>> you just have to restart the mirror mini, and you are>>> back in business. (I haven't tried it but it sounds>>> interesting anyway) It's not a redundant power supply,>>> hot swap unit, but on a budget....>>>>>> Now, I'm sure someone very adept in Linux could>>> probably find cheaper solutions that are just as>>> good or better... but not everyone is a linux>>> OS guru.>>>>>> Things like the mac Activity Monitor and console, make>>> troubleshooting server problems quite a bit easier for>>> folks without years of linux administration. Of course,>>> you have to be at the machine location to use those>>> utilities!>>>>>> Anyway, I feel like a talkative Apple rep today! ;-)..>>> but I had better get back to work!>>>>>> Donovan>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>> Donovan D. Brooke PH: 1 (608) 770-3822>>> ------------------------------------------------>>> WebDNA Software Corporation>>> 16192 Coastal Highway>>> Lewes, DE 19958>>> --------------------------------------------------------->>> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to>>> the mailing list
.>>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >>> archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us>>> old archives: http://dev.webdna.us/TalkListArchive/>>>> -- >> Terry Wilson | terry@terryfic.com | http://terryfic.com>> http://WhosComing.com - a simplified, affordable online reservation>> system>> http://TightJacket.com -- stylish protection for your laptop>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------->>>> Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure.>> --------------------------------------------------------->> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to>> the mailing list .>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >> archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us>> old archives: http://dev.webdna.us/TalkListArchive/>
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We only use Mac Minis, we have about 10 now, low initial price and low powerconsumption.http://www.idealinternet.co.uk/apple_mac_mini_colocation.tplRegards,ColinBob Minor wrote:> The mac mini smokes even a xserve dual g5 in raw processing power. Odd> but true. YMMV. It is one of our most popular units at our data center.> I haven't done any disk access tests etc. but for webdna it is a great> marriage.> > Robert Minor> Director of Internet Services> ------------------------------------------------------------> Cybermill Communications> http://www.cybermill.com http://www.merchantmaker.com> > Providing Ecommerce and interactive website development and> hosting services on Macintosh, Windows NT, *nix, and AS/400.> > Complete ddos proof hosting solutions and network services.> > On Mar 3, 2009, at 1:52 PM, Terry Wilson wrote:> >> When the Mac mini first came out, I got one to upgrade a G4 server and>> it worked out great. When the Intel Mac mini came out, I got one>> and... well, that's when I jumped to a hosting provider. (Actually I'm>> very happy to not be running my own servers now.)>>>> Terry>>>>> Palle Bo Nielsen wrote:>>>> Still in beta though. We all look forward to the final version>>>> including the release notes... Th Mac B4 version seems fine though>>>>>> right, We are on the final stretch with most>>> of the remaining issues (for the 6.1 final release)>>> being cosmetic.>>>>>> Back to MacMini's... I still think these things are>>> an interesting consideration in many applications...>>> for instance, many years ago,>>> I used to run an intranet WebDNA Server.. which>>> hosted some custom WebDNA applications... a Standard>>> Operating Procedure lookup and system, A basic>>> intercommunication system, Software inventory>>> database, dev testing, etc.. this little mac mini>>> is perfect for something like that.>>>>>> I could easily see it as a valid option for realworld>>> hosting as well. One could conceivably buy two for that>>> price... then run one in firewire target mode, and run>>> a script (cron/rsync) that creates an exact mirror>>> of the live machine. Then, if the live machine fails,>>> you just have to restart the mirror mini, and you are>>> back in business. (I haven't tried it but it sounds>>> interesting anyway) It's not a redundant power supply,>>> hot swap unit, but on a budget....>>>>>> Now, I'm sure someone very adept in Linux could>>> probably find cheaper solutions that are just as>>> good or better... but not everyone is a linux>>> OS guru.>>>>>> Things like the mac Activity Monitor and console, make>>> troubleshooting server problems quite a bit easier for>>> folks without years of linux administration. Of course,>>> you have to be at the machine location to use those>>> utilities!>>>>>> Anyway, I feel like a talkative Apple rep today! ;-)..>>> but I had better get back to work!>>>>>> Donovan>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>> Donovan D. Brooke PH: 1 (608) 770-3822>>> ------------------------------------------------>>> WebDNA Software Corporation>>> 16192 Coastal Highway>>> Lewes, DE 19958>>> --------------------------------------------------------->>> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to>>> the mailing list .>>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >>> archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us>>> old archives: http://dev.webdna.us/TalkListArchive/>>>> -- >> Terry Wilson | terry@terryfic.com | http://terryfic.com>> http://WhosComing.com - a simplified, affordable online reservation>> system>> http://TightJacket.com -- stylish protection for your laptop>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------->>>> Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure.>> --------------------------------------------------------->> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to>> the mailing list .>> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >> archives: http://mail.webdna.us/list/talk@webdna.us>> old archives: http://dev.webdna.us/TalkListArchive/>
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