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Running Server 2003 on an i7 setup

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osmotec   06-03-2009 at 09:26:43 PM

is it worth migrating an existing Server 2003 network (with about 25 active users, up to 50 at max, mostly file sharing and back-ups, all users run client machines with off-line capability) to a specced up i7 setup, or would a quad core be better?

given the network size and purpose, would it be worth upgrading to Server 2008 on an i7 setup?

any recommendations on specific components?

cheers

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wuzy   06-09-2009 at 10:41:47 AM
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Sorry about the late reply, just saw this thread now.

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with about 25 active users, up to 50 at max, mostly file sharing and back-ups, all users run client machines with off-line capability


That can all easily be handled by a dual-core.
If data access is what it's mainly used for then investing in faster &/or more storage solution plus hardware GbE ports would be a better upgrade.

Server 2008 uses SMB2 for file sharing which is faster than SMB, what Server 2003 uses. In order to take advantage of SMB2 you have to take into consideration all clients must run Vista as well.

[EDITED]You can read the exact details about SMB2 here


Message edited by wuzy on 06-09-2009 at 10:43:12 AM
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osmotec   06-09-2009 at 12:20:13 PM
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many thanks wuzy, just in time too :D

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