Re: Ideal SBS 2003 config

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 12/07/04

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    Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 22:52:26 -0500

    SuperGumby [SBS MVP] wrote:
    > sorry Jim, gotta correct that. He's questioning the number of
    > internal vs external SCSI channels, with can take 15 devices per
    > channel. I'd only opt for the 2*external if I was going to connect
    > two drive towers to it.
    >
    > The client WILL FILL 146GB, this is known as 'Mick's law of
    > diminishing space', most of the files will be rubbish the client will
    > suggest is necessary but really doesn't need to be live on the server
    > (this is known as 'Mick's law of garbage collection'). BUT I SWEAR TO
    > YA, the business owner will probably rather pay for a DLT/AIT backup
    > solution which fits the whole lot on one tape than 'manage his data'.

    One of my clients had a meeting with her staff recently, and said, either
    the company can invest in more disk & bigger tape backup, or you guys can
    spend some time cleaning up your ___ on the server and we can use the money
    to give you raises instead.

    Guess which they chose?

    I like this woman. :)

    >
    > "Jim Behning" <jimbehningmvp@atl.mindspring.com> wrote in message
    > news:ng2ar0h4f1r6cbqqib1c7gm8l2vrqcm7q8@4ax.com...
    >> Backup solution depends on your data size, not hard drive size. Most
    >> of my accounts backup to a 20/40 tape drive. Others need much more, a
    >> few can backup to a 12/24. I use Backup Exec SBS.
    >>
    >> 1 channel probably means 2 drives, 2 channel probably means up to 4
    >> drives.
    >>
    >> "John Jump" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
    >>
    >>> Thanks Super Gumby for your answer. Being more specific,
    >>> I'm needing more help on the hardware side.
    >>>
    >>> I'm doing some customization on the Dell site :
    >>>
    >>> I want to do RAID 1 with two 146 GB HD's.
    >>> they offer PERC4-DC 1 int channel 1 ex or 2 ext channel
    >>> (what's the difference)
    >>>
    >>> Which Tape backup unit do I want? They offer PowerVault
    >>> 100T, DAT72 36/72 GB. Is that enough for my Raid 1
    >>> solution?
    >>>
    >>> Which Tape backup software do I want?. DELL Options follow:
    >>>
    >>> "Suites are the core Tape Backup Software. You cannot use
    >>> On-Line or Remote Server Packs without the core TBU
    >>> software suite. Please note the following: (1) Tapeware
    >>> Remote Server Pack is an option for multi-server
    >>> environments. It requires Tapeware Software bundled with a
    >>> Tape Backup Unit (above). (2) Veritas does not support IDE
    >>> Drives. None
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> TBU S/W Veritas BUE Online Options Pack [add $1,399 or
    >>> $37/month1]
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> TBU S/W Veritas BUE Remote Server Pack [add $299 or
    >>> $8/month1]
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> TBU S/W Veritas BUE Enhanced Suite [add $509 or
    >>> $13/month1]
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> TBU S/W Veritas BUE Professional Suite [add $1,699 or
    >>> $45/month1]
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> TBU S/W TapeWare Enhanced Suite [add $299 or $8/month1]
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> TBU S/W TapeWare Remote Server Pack [add $99 or
    >>> $2/month1]
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> Veritas Backup Exec, SBS Suite [add $349 or $9/month1]
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> TBU S/W TapeWare, Server Suite [add $199 or $5/month1]
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> TBU S/W TapeWare, Power Suite [add $99 or $2/month1] "
    >>>
    >>> I appreciate your help
    >>>
    >>> Thanks
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>> -----Original Message-----
    >>>> I think KW and JG have missed an important point, while
    >>> making other
    >>>> important points.
    >>>>
    >>>> As a SBS2000 owner you are eligible for upgrade pricing
    >>> to SBS2003 Premium.
    >>>> In AU the price is about the same as SBS2003 Standard as
    >>> a straight
    >>>> purchase. So, you really don't have a choice software
    >>> wise, buy the upgrade
    >>>> to SBS2003 Premium even if you don't use ISA/SQL.
    >>>>
    >>>> SBS2003 newsgroup is microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs,
    >>> your question
    >>>> would be better off there, when you decide to give us a
    >>> little more info,
    >>>> that is :-)
    >>>>
    >>>> ROUGH guideline.
    >>>> SBS is not CPU intensive, any current CPU will do. For
    >>> some wierd reason I
    >>>> would rather a Xeon.
    >>>> (I can copy and paste from a recent post) SBS is IO and
    >>> memory hungry, fast
    >>>> HDDs, fast FSB, fast RAM of sufficient quantity and the
    >>> CPU will sit idle
    >>>> most of the time.
    >>>> 2GB of RAM will suit almost all scenarios.
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> "JohnJump" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
    >>> message
    >>>> news:187401c4dbd1$a7bb3c10$a301280a@phx.gbl...
    >>>>> We currently have a SBS2000 server and we are looking to
    >>>>> go to SBS2003 server starting from scratch, not
    >>> upgrading.
    >>>>> (me might get the upgrade version, and I do not even
    >>> know
    >>>>> if that's a good idea since SBS2003 comes in different
    >>>>> flavors)
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Would any of you with enough time and desire to help,
    >>>>> please outline the ideal Server configuration for a
    >>>>> SBS2003 server? Feel free to suggest the O/S version and
    >>>>> hardware brand and model.
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Thanks
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> .
    >>>>
    >>
    >> Jim B. SBS Community Member
    >> remove the mvp to send email

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