I have found that when you either show them hard evidence supporting your recommendation (i.e. server reports) or give them what they feel comfortable with everyone ends up happy. You could also bring up clustering with load balancing and fail-over. Most of my clients have been satisfied with my recommendation, the rest wish they had taken my advice. I always explain the cost and performance implications. I also point out the hidden costs of UNIX systems, like ease of use, software differences, sys admin costs, etc... Those little things add up to big $.
In the end, it's their $. Are you ready to stand behind you recommendation? Regards, Rob Rusher Spectra Architect, Certified ColdFusion Instructor + Developer, Certified Java Programmer (303) 885-7044 Cell [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: RobRusher plan, build and integrate interactive applications and e-business services to enhance knowledge sharing, e-commerce and business communications initiatives ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christopher P. Maher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "CF-Server" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 9:57 AM Subject: PC Server Stability > I have a potential client who is questionning the stability of PC servers > versus other options. His specific comment is: "one of the issues that has > had a lot of play is that of the stability and downtime of PC Server Systems > vs. Mid-range and up Unix systems" > > We are recommending a CF system running on Windows 2000 with a SQL 2000 > database. > > I would appreciate ideas for how to reply to his comment. > > Thanks, > > Chris > > ------------------------------------ > Christopher P. Maher, FCAS, MAAA > Maher Associates, Inc. > Actuarial and Computer Consulting > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.maherassociates.com > ______________________________________________________________________ Structure your ColdFusion code with Fusebox. Get the official book at http://www.fusionauthority.com/bkinfo.cfm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with 'unsubscribe' in the body or visit the list page at www.houseoffusion.com
