We currently use FC4 and FC5 Gavin Rodgers (BlueHawk^4u) 4u-servers.co.uk 4u-servers.co.uk/forums (forums, now with 500+ FREE arcade games) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Radar DA-UK Sent: 15 November 2006 15:36 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] server hardware
Thx Gavin, what distro do you use at 4U ? Nick. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gavin Rodgers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 2:58 PM Subject: Ref: [hlds_linux] server hardware > This is far from comprehensive, it's a basic reminder for myself when I > have > been doing kernels (im sure others will say im doing something wrong ;)) > but > it works for servers I personally do. > > cd /usr/src > > wget http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/<kernel_of_your_choice>.tar.gz > tar xvzf <kernel_of_your_choice>.tar.gz > > cd <kernel_of_your_choice> > > make clean > > make mrproper > > pico (nano or whatever editor your using) makefile > > change EXTRAVERSION = <whatever_you_label_it>) > > locate a .config so it picks up your old settings: > locate .config (you may need to run updatedb first) > > cp /lib/modules/<old_kernel>/build/.config .config > > make oldconfig > > make menuconfig > > I would change or turn off the following (other changes I may also make > but > all depends on type of box etc: > --------------- > Processor type & features > Set prempt to server > Timer frequency (here you can set 250 (default), 500 or 1000) > > Power managment options > Turn off > > Bus options > Turn off PCCard > > Networking > Turn off IrDA > Turn off Bluetooth > > Device drivers > Turn off the following: > ISDN > Firewire > Networking device support > wireless lan > Sound card support > mmc/sd card support > video for Linux > Parallel port support > printer > > Security options > Turn off selinux > > ----------- > > make bzImage > > make modules > > make modules_install > > make > > make install > > pico (nano or whatever editor your using) /etc/grub.conf > > Set the default kernel to 0 (as it doesn't count from 1 up, it starts from > 0) This is the bit you will need to change kernel back to an older > version > if it doesn't work, or doesn't have the desired effect. > > I hope that helps and makes sense. > > Please note this works for me, I take no responsibility if it breaks > something ;) > > Regards > Gavin Rodgers > (BlueHawk^4u) > 4u-servers.co.uk > 4u-servers.co.uk/forums (forums, now with 500+ FREE arcade games) > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Radar DA-UK > Sent: 15 November 2006 10:53 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] server hardware > > I am not a Linux tech, but I do muddle through the admin on my FC4 Linux > server > is theer a walk though for this kernel recompile ? > > Thx! > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "k-mystik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 10:31 AM > Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] server hardware > > >> Hey, >> >> We use Fedora Core 4 on dual Xeon 3.2ghz (2Mb L2) and run without any >> problem 14 CS1.6 server (12 players) at stable 250fps. >> (yes we recompiled the kernel) >> >> Never tested Mandriva though but I think FC has less service layers than >> Mandriva, which is better. >> And if you could provide us figures that actually shows a 20-26% boost, >> I'd be glad to "upgrade" to Mandriva ;-) >> >> btw, can you explain the "Fedora Core X doesn't use as much resources as >> Windows. But only by a very small fraction <6-8%" ? >> >> Thx! >> >> -- >> k-mystik! -- get2play administrator >> web: www.get2play.com >> irc: #get2play >> >> >> Krillins World wrote: >>> -- >>> [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ] >>> If you use Fedora Core X (just Red Hat's free version for all thoes >>> cheapos >>> out there) you may as well just run your servers on Windows server OS >>> prefered. >>> >>> Our findings with Fedora Core X vs Windows is Fedora Core X doesn't use >>> as >>> much resources as Windows. But only by a very small fraction <6-8%. >>> >>> If you want a really good Linux OS for a server no matter what >>> configurations you aquire use *MANDRIVA*! Low over head with >>> resources giving linux servers a 20-26% boost over other Linux distros. >>> Not >>> to mention we get a peek if 950 FPS to as low as 450. And yes, even >>> those >>> cheapo's can get the free version of this as well if their wallet is too >>> thin for the $76 USD price tag it holds for the middle version of the >>> three. >>> >>> We've been using Mandriva since 3/2005 when we made the switch from >>> Windows >>> and which we had done so sooner and we will never go back! >>> >>> Krillin >>> >>> >>> On 11/13/06, Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>> Fedora Core >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Radar DA-UK wrote: >>>> >>>>> I take delivery of a new Intel SR2500 twin 5150 2U server newx week >>>>> for >>>>> DoD:S >>>>> what distro do you think I sould be putting on it ?? >>>>> >>>>> Any hints and tip would be great.... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "John" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 4:48 PM >>>>> Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] server hardware >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> so you would suggest this >>>>>> View Pic >>>>>> >>>>>> * Intel Xeon 5130 Woodcrest 2.0GHz Socket 771 2U Passive Processor >>>>>> is it worth doing a dual 2 core I would be better just getting as >>>>>> more >>>>>> powerful ? >>>>>> >>>>>> On 11/11/06, Gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> At 08:54 AM 11/11/2006, John wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am thinking of buying a new server and I was wondering what would >>>>>>>> >>>> be >>>> >>>>>>>> the best hardware choice >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I would like at least 4 32 player dods servers on on box lets >>>>>>>> assume >>>>>>>> bandwidth is no problem >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I was thinking of getting this (just based on price)so any >>>>>>>> >>>> suggestions >>>> >>>>>>>> are welcomed >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> cpu 2x >>>>>>>> Intel Xeon EM64T 3.2 Irwindale 3.2GHz 2MB L2 Cache Socket 604 2U >>>>>>>> Passive Processor >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> MB >>>>>>>> Intel SE7520BD2SATAD2 Dual Socket 603/604 Intel E7520 SSI EEB 3.0 >>>>>>>> Server Motherboard >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> What do you think would be possible with this setup or could you >>>>>>>> recommend something better >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> You'd be much better off not buying any 7xxx series chipsets; if >>>>>>> you're going intel, pick up a woodcrest or get amd.. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> FWIW 7xxx chipsets have too many problems, and HT on those cpu's >>>>>>> causing issues (i think some chipset errata tries to make the HT >>>>>>> route >>>>>>> IRQ's) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> G. 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