David, I have a client with about a dozen users and a 230GB data file. They upgraded their server and we got a top of the line Mac Mini. Since we expect to use it for a number of years, we got the best processor and maxed out the memory. You can never have too much memory. We also got the SSD drive so there won’t be any issues with drives crashing.
I also have clients who use an external SSD drive for their structure and data file. The thought there is that if there is a problem with the computer, you just replace it with another one and you could get going again without losing or having to move your data. Keep in mind that a new computer will come with the latest Mac OS. You need to be running a version of 4D that works with that OS. Sometimes, it’s better to buy a new computer with the previous OS before the new one is released (like now before Big Sur comes out). Randy Kaempen Intellex Corporation > On Sep 11, 2020, at 3:08 PM, David Loeppky via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> > wrote: > > I'm ready to upgrade our 4D server machine and would welcome any insights > and recommendations. > > Some details: > - 40 Users (Mac and Windows) > - 4GB data file > - 120 tables > - The current server is a 2011 Mac Mini with 8GB and raid 4XSSD HD > > Questions about the new server: > - Windows or Mac? > - Recommended features. > > Many thanks for the input. > > -- > > Regards, > > David Loeppky > > Co-Owner > > T: 360.380.1908 x111 > > M: 360.319.9141 > > F: 360.384.3673 > > *dav...@chuckanutbay.com <dav...@chuckanutbay.com>* > > > > > > <http://www.chuckanutbay.com> > ********************************************************************** > 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) > New Forum: https://discuss.4D.com > Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html > Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech > Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com > ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) New Forum: https://discuss.4D.com Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:4d_tech-unsubscr...@lists.4d.com **********************************************************************
