> We currently cluster our web servers and when we move to FarCry this is going to pose a problem because of the images and files > uploaded via FarCry's interface (When a content manager uploads an image or file it will be uploaded to one server but not the > other). Does anybody know of a way to store these files as binary objects in the FarCry database? If there is another solution > to this problem we would love to hear it.
We don't store our web content on each server. The cluster has a central storage unit and we upload files/images to that server. The webserver roots then all point at the shared disk resource. In our case the central storage unit is currently a NAS (Network Attached Storage) unit. We also have a (much larger) SAN (Storage Area Network) which we may end up using in the future. These types of units provide very good redunancy through multiple RAID architecture and also make it very easy to expand disk in a Live environment as well as being able to reduce the storage requirement for clustered servers. Because of this, we have no problems running FarCry in a Cluster (but NOTE: our load balancing is done by hardware - not using any software clustering - e.g. ClusterCats). In addition, our Load Balancer (from Array Networks) is "smart" in that it will ensure a session remains on the same server for the duration of a session (so that we dont have issues of sharing session across servers). Gary Menzel Web Development Manager IT Operations Brisbane -+- ABN AMRO Morgans Limited Level 29, 123 Eagle Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 PH: 07 333 44 828 FX: 07 3834 0828 If this communication is not intended for you and you are not an authorised recipient of this email you are prohibited by law from dealing with or relying on the email or any file attachments. This prohibition includes reading, printing, copying, re-transmitting, disseminating, storing or in any other way dealing or acting in reliance on the information. If you have received this email in error, we request you contact ABN AMRO Morgans Limited immediately by returning the email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and destroy the original. We will refund any reasonable costs associated with notifying ABN AMRO Morgans. This email is confidential and may contain privileged client information. ABN AMRO Morgans has taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all its communications, including electronic communications, but accepts no liability for materials transmitted. Materials may also be transmitted without the knowledge of ABN AMRO Morgans. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited its directors and employees do not accept liability for the results of any actions taken or not on the basis of the information in this report. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited and its associates hold or may hold securities in the companies/trusts mentioned herein. Any recommendation is made on the basis of our research of the investment and may not suit the specific requirements of clients. Assessments of suitability to an individual?s portfolio can only be made after an examination of the particular client?s investments, financial circumstances and requirements. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited (ABN 49 010 669 726 AFSL 235410) A Participant of ASX Group --- You are currently subscribed to farcry-dev as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MXDU2004 + Macromedia DevCon AsiaPac + Sydney, Australia http://www.mxdu.com/ + 24-25 February, 2004
