I wanted to ask if anyone on the list is running a large MySQL database
and for their server hardware recommendations. The servers are
anticipated to have a DB of 10-20GB, with about 5000-10000 clients
(automated). The database will be mostly used for updates to the data
making up most of the operations. We are considering using Dual AMD
Opteron processors and at a minimum of about 4GB memory (PC2700 or
PC3200 - not sure if the extra bandwidth will add much performace). One
of the items I'm debating is the type of RAID controller to use that is
well supported under Gentoo. I'm also contemplating whether to consider
a SATA2 or a SCSI subsystem.
Just as a side not, I've always wondered the type of hardware used by
Google as they have been very successful in using smaller inexpensive
boxes according to the rumors that have circulated on the Internet.
Any vendor recommendations would also be welcome.
Thank you,
Frank
- [gentoo-user] MySQL server hardware recommendation Frank Pikelner
