My only recomendation is to use 'server grade' hardware. 'Desktop' grade computers are not designed to run 24/7. Unfortunately I don't know of any server-grade computers that use AMD processors.
If possible go with a SCSI disk subsystem rather than IDE. IDE drives are made for the desktop market and are generally not designed for 24x7 operation. If you can afford it get a RAID controller (even if you are just mirroring, a RAID controller can handle mirroring much better than the server itself.) and hot swappable drives. it is also a good idea to have redundant (and if possible hot swappable) power supplies and cooling fans. Compaq and IBM both sell very Linux-friendly server lines. Dell and (I think) HP also support Linux on their server products. I personally would recommend the Compaq Proliant line. -----Original Message----- From: Paul RodrÃguez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: newbie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 10 Nov 2001 17:02:19 -0500 Subject: [newbie] motherboard suggestion for stable system I am building a system for the doctor's private practice. Stabillity is the number one concern. We will have windows and linux running on separate hard drives untill we can tansition the database to Linux, after which, I'd like to have a RAID system for increased data reliabillity. Do you have any suggestions on hardware I should be looking for or staying away from? I'd like to use an AMD chip. Are there any special considerations for having a mroe reliable system? -Paul RodrÃguez _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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