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From: "James" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 3:45 AM
Subject: Backup server
> I am looking to put together a very inexpensive 3rd computer to use as an
> emergency backup server in case my main web server goes down.. or if I
> want to reinstall everything (don't want customers complaining because
> they aren't getting mail or their page doesn't work).
Firstly, get yourself a basic tape drive to do backups, either a 4mm or 8mm,
it would scare me to have an ISP that doesn't do backups. Even look for used
tape drives.
> My first question might seem obvious, but I don't know the answer to it..
> The LEAST expensive route would be to find a free server that will host my
> pages as a secondary domain AND be a mail server. Is there such a place?
This may end up "costing more" in the long run, as it'll be likely the free
server uses a completely different system for web and mail daemons &
configurations. Also, these services will cost you a pretty penny over the
months. It'd probably be better/cheaper to just buy the "small" HD and set
up a P166 or above.
It'll be hard finding a 1gb drive, but at Computer X Press they list fujitsu
4.5gb drives for ~$74, a 6gb for only $3 more, 20gb for ~$135. Their site is
at http://www.computer-x-press.com, and they're on Q Street in Springfield.
Always call ahead to make sure the item is in stock, before driving over
there.
Jacob
