[THIN] Re: MS Win2k TS for sole Server in small company
- From: "Dean Theophilou" <dino7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 16:12:50 -0800
Something that you seriously consider is getting a dual processor machine.
According to the TS literature I've read, such a machine can handle twice as
many users as a single processor machine. Also, with a dual processor
machine, you don't really need to get the latest and greatest CPU. In fact,
for the size of the installation you mention, a 1 GHz dual processor machine
can definitely do the job.
At one of my sites, I have a single 1.8 GHz machine running TS, DNS, that
also functions as a file server, DC, tape backup, etc., for about 10 users
and it works great. The only two things it is not running is IIS and DHCP
(DHCP in a 10-user environment is not only a waste of computer resources
but, more importantly, a waste of my management time).
Security, of course, is another issue. Anyway, that's my $1.50 (used to be
$0.02, but inflation has been factored in).
Dean Theophilou
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-----Original Message-----
From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf
Of Ron Jameson
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 3:09 PM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Re: MS Win2k TS for sole Server in small company
Yes, h/w will be a variable - but what drawbacks to running a server for
a business and also making it a TS in app mode?
Scenario - typical small client....
DC file server running win2k, DNS, DHCP, Norton AV CE, Veritas BE8.6,
diskeeper. They don't want to invest in a separate server for TS access
for the 5-10 employees (low volume use). If I install TS in app mode, I
would now need to install office and any programs they need for the 10
users to access.
I see the security risk if open due to the files being on the server and
not thru a share to another data server, but technically (beyond the
security), this can be done? I am trying to find the answer to many
clients I am pitching this thin client idea when they say, can I do this
all on a single server rather than two.
Thanks for the insight. I get spoiled at the main office here running 5
servers with different duties...but when many clients ask what I think
is pushing the limits, they want proof.
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Rowlandson, John
Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 4:50 PM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Re: MS Win2k TS for sole Server in small company
If the server is a p90 with 256mb ram, no...
If it's a 6 way xeon with 4gb ram then yes maybe.....
Depends on your specs of your hardware
john
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Jameson [mailto:ronj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 7:57 AM
To: Thin Net Newsgroup
Subject: [THIN] MS Win2k TS for sole Server in small company
I have stupid question...
If a client with 5-10 employees want to run Win2k TS and thin clients,
can they do this on their main win2k server? I usually recommend
minimum 2 servers - one for TS and another for their main server to hold
data, nav, backup etc.
Can a single server running in app mode - be able to handle 10 users
plus, norton av ce, veritas backup exec and misc. other programs? =20
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