On 31/12/2017 21:40, the...@sys-concept.com wrote: > I'm using Gentoo as a server (so it runs 24/7) Apache, Asterisk, Hylafax > etc. > > What are my chances to run Gentoo as a VirtualBox? > > Installing Gentoo takes me 2-3 days (basic setup min., I don't do it > every month so I have to go through Gentoo handbook); to configure it > the way I want it takes another week or two. > > So I was thinking, if I run Windows 10 and configure Gentoo as a > virtual box it might be easier to transfer it from one system to > another, in case there is a HD failure (like it just happened to me > yesterday). > > Any input will be appreciated. > I know I might have problem with Serial port and receiving faxes via > HylaFax as they are time sensitive. >
That is not the question. The real question is: Why are you running a production fax server with n backup or redundancy plans? Virtualization here will not solve your risk or effort exposure. It will increase it. -- Alan McKinnon alan.mckin...@gmail.com
