I configure all machine the same way. The older units saver as a backup. If something goes wrong all I need to do is to boot one of the backup machine and restore the files, or do minor adjustments.
Thelma On 12/31/2017 01:13 PM, Alan McKinnon wrote: > On 31/12/2017 21:40, the...@sys-concept.com wrote: >> I'm using Gentoo as a server (so it runs 24/7) Apache, Asterisk, Hylafax >> etc. >> >> What are my chances to run Gentoo as a VirtualBox? >> >> Installing Gentoo takes me 2-3 days (basic setup min., I don't do it >> every month so I have to go through Gentoo handbook); to configure it >> the way I want it takes another week or two. >> >> So I was thinking, if I run Windows 10 and configure Gentoo as a >> virtual box it might be easier to transfer it from one system to >> another, in case there is a HD failure (like it just happened to me >> yesterday). >> >> Any input will be appreciated. >> I know I might have problem with Serial port and receiving faxes via >> HylaFax as they are time sensitive. >> > > > That is not the question. The real question is: > > Why are you running a production fax server with n backup or redundancy > plans? > > Virtualization here will not solve your risk or effort exposure. It will > increase it. >
