Stefan Mayr wrote:
Am 24.08.2011 23:01, schrieb André Warnier:
David kerber wrote:
Will TC run on a Windows Server Core installation? For those of you
not familiar with that term, it's a windows server installation with
no GUI, and minimal other pieces. The idea is a reduced disk, memory
and cpu footprint (rather Unix/Linux like).
One might be forgiven if one were to wonder why one would then not use a
perfectly serviceable minimal Linux base then, no ?
Once you take away the GUI, what is left that is so compelling about
Windows Server ?
I would say the very same reasons apply
- reduced ressource utilization
- less vulnerable
- best tool for the job (if windows is your everyday OS)
Not your favourite OS? s/windows/os_your_favorite_os/g. If you can
afford it there is an unlimited freedom of choice - but I guess this is
not the right list for os flame wars.
Back to your question. I recommend to read
http://blogs.technet.com/b/jorke/archive/2008/09/17/cat-power-tomcat-on-server-2008-core-with-iis7.aspx
. It is a bit dated but lists an ugly pitfall: MSVCR71.dll is required
but not included. (don't know if this still applies)
Also many 3rd party libraries use awt for some internal purpose and
expect a display (even on linux). So use java.awt.headless=true.
Just in case, my question was not purely academical, and not trying to start a
flame.
We build small systems for specialised applications, running on disk-less, fan-less boxes
similar to the one here : http://www.hacom.net/catalog/legacy-products/lex-neo
(don't know the supplier, but that's the box).
These things are economical, ecological (low-power, low-noise), very reliable (no moving
parts), boot and do everything from an SSD device etc.. (*)
But they have a limited amount of RAM.
So far, we use a basic Linux install, on top of which we run whatever else we
need.
But some customers are Windows-centric, so I was wondering if this W2008 Server Core would
be a solution in some cases. My experience with Windows so far tells me that with less
than 2 GB, one can't run Vista or Windows 7 with any level of performance, so that's why I
am curious about what is really meant here by "reduced memory and CPU footprint".
But I don't seem to find any specifics anywhere.
I think memory is really relevant when one talks about Java (and Tomcat).
(*) the only problem is : they are small, noiseless, they do not fit in a standard rack,
they have no blinking lights etc.. so people tend to set them up on a windowsill and
forget about what they do.
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