Marina
Tue Dec 07 06:42:43 CST 2004
Power to the women!
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Regards,
Marina
Microsoft SBS-MVP
"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
<lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> schreef in
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> 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
>
>