> I think a lot depends on the size of your site (cell). We run the
> database servers separate from the file servers; three identical RS/6K
> model 350's all on different subnets. Whenever possible (usually
> based on cost) we like to segregate functionality (via hardware) for
> important services. In other words, if a DB server goes down, that's
> the only thing that is wiped out. And since we run 3, we don't really
> notice this!
i believe the umich.edu cell admins run their database servers on one subnet,
the campus fiber backbone. i prefer your approach.
peter
