I would tend toward the beefier box simply because you are running a database. MYSQL is light years ahead of MSSQL but still needs some UMPH. However you could probably safely run 8GB of ram.
We are running 8K endpoints on 1 quad core 2.6Ghz w/ 8GB of ram without any performance issues. Jake Sallee Godfather of Bandwidth Network Engineer University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 900 College St. Belton, Texas 76513 Fone: 254-295-4658 Phax: 254-295-4221 ________________________________________ From: Damian Mendoza [dam...@exceleratesoftware.com] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 11:05 AM To: packetfence-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [Packetfence-users] PacketFence Hardware Supporting 2500 workstations Based on everyone's experience what hardware would you recommend for a dedicated Packetfence Server (Dual NICs) for 2500 workstations. Latest Dual Core Pentium 3.2Ghz with 4GB memory Quad Core Intel i5 2500 3.3Ghz with 16GB memory Small School District network Thanks, -- Damian Mendoza Excelerate Software, Inc. 949 218-3337 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 Tips for Better Server Consolidation Server virtualization is being driven by many needs. But none more important than the need to reduce IT complexity while improving strategic productivity. Learn More! http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sdnl/114/51507609/ _______________________________________________ Packetfence-users mailing list Packetfence-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/packetfence-users
