Hi John, Now, that's interesting. Did they give any background to that statement? Limitation of the Windows operating system software or RBase??
Just curious. Regards Frank van der Zwaag -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jay Ward Sent: Wednesday, 20 October 2004 2:37 p.m. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: Server memory John, I have been told by Microsoft personnel that anything above 512 MB is wasted under any circumstances. 256 most likely will be adequate. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Engwer Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 5:16 PM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: Server memory Bill I understand the benefits of a dedicated server vs. using a workstation as a file server. Let me clarify my question. Does file server memory have very much effect on the performance of R:Base? (I know disk drive speed has a big impact) Is there a way to determine the minimum and maximum amount of memory that R:Base can use on the file server? Is the min/max memory a factor of the number of users.. database size.. or what? If so, is there a way of estimating the requirements? If scratch files are resident on the workstation maybe the file server memory requirements are very low. John -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Eyring Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 2:28 PM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: Server memory John, A file server is not a workstation that just isn't being used. A file server performs many tasks necessary for proper operations on a network. I understand using a peer to peer workstation as a pseudo file server is a low cost option, but in reality, it's a poor one where you make so many tradeoffs, in the longer run you are just way better off installing a dedicated file server. IMHO when you reach 5 workstations, it's time to bite the bullet and buy a dedicated server. A fully equipped 5 user server running Windows Server 2003 can be had for under $5,000.00. When you consider the performance benefits, redundancy, etc. of a dedicated server I would not hesitate to go that way. Cost can even be spread out on a lease. Peer-to-peer is inefficient and more susceptible to hacking, virus infection and a poorer performer than a dedicated server. Bill Eyring Director of Information Systems Michael Haberman Associates, Inc. 125 Front Street, Mineola NY 11501 516-739-8080 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Albert Berry Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 1:01 PM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: Server memory My personal preference for the amount of memory in a computer is determined by this formula: MemorySize = (IFGT(CostOfChips,BankBalance,BankBalance,MotherBoardMaxMemory)) John Engwer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Is there a formula to determine the amount of memory that a file server should have to operate with maximum efficiency? I have a client that has a five workstation peer-peer network with a sixth workstation operating as a dedicated file server for R:Base (no other applications use the server). Scratch files are directed to the workstations. John ===== Albert Berry Management Consultant RR2 - 1252 Ponderosa Drive Sparwood BC, V0B 2G2 Canada (250) 425-5806 (250) 425-7259 (708) 575-3952 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.280 / Virus Database: 264.11.1 - Release Date: 10/15/2004 -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 7.0.280 / Virus Database: 264.11.1 - Release Date: 10/15/2004 ____________________________________________________________________ CAUTION - This message may contain privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error please notify Air New Zealand immediately. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of Air New Zealand. _____________________________________________________________________ For more information on the Air New Zealand Group, visit us online at http://www.airnewzealand.com _____________________________________________________________________
