Same with the Dell T100s, dirt cheap way to spin up a VM host. Just make sure it has a Xeon proc for all the VM bells and whistles. John W. Cook Network Operations Manager Partnership for Strong Families
----- Original Message ----- From: Joseph L. Casale [mailto:jcas...@activenetwerx.com] Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 10:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues <ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> Subject: Re: in-depth AD Ken, How do you find the proc on those things, I assumed it was far to under sized for exchange and ad etc. Also, what's the KVM usability like on the rac? Thanks! jlc On Jun 15, 2012, at 4:19 AM, "Ken Schaefer" <k...@adopenstatic.com> wrote: > To be honest, when HP N40L Microservers are $350 each, everyone > should be able to afford a lab. > > The HP specs say that they only take 8GB of RAM each, but you can > run them at 16GB of RAM. They have 4 built-in 3.5" drive bays, and > space for 2 more drives. > > They are really quiet and compact. And you can install a remote > access card if you want (about $80) > > I run 2 of these now: both with 16GB of RAM, 2 x 128GB SSD + 2 x 2TB > drives, remote access cards, plus an additional add-in NIC. You can > run a lot of VMs on that > > Disclaimer: I work for HP. > > Cheers > Ken > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, 14 June 2012 1:43 AM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: Re: in-depth AD > > On Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Daniel Chenault <dchena...@lgnetworksinc.com > > wrote: >> A lab.. nice. You have one? Wish I did. I lack the hardware to set >> one up. > > Someone on one of these lists once remarked to that kind of > situation: "Actually, you do have a test environment. What you do > not have is a production environment." > > -- Ben > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ > <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
