We're attempting to conceive a plan to create a "hot swappable" Ex5.5 box that serves exclusively as a bridgehead server (a.k.a., connector server, for those who insist). Here's your chance to be an idea-stomper.
The idea: - two servers, identical in hardware; - one connected to the LAN--the other not; - the swap box is an image of the other, kept somewhat current with weekly re-imaging. ~~~ > Were the primary to die, the network cable for it would be plugged into the swap box, and the swap box would be powered up thus functioning as the primary. > The swap box remains the primary and the old primary--now the new "swap box"--begins the re-image cycle from the new primary. > Later in the day, we would manually move message files stuck in the MTA queue (after we learn how) between boxes via a hot swappable USB2 drive. > Instructions for doing this manual "fail-over" would be so clear, Joey the Six-toed Monkey Boy couldn't screw it up. Not my idea, I'm very disappointed to say. But when it was presented to me, I considered it at length and I could not think of a thing wrong with it. Opinions? Technical landmines? _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
