Basically we run out Print servers on ESX VM's. I have about 200-250 printers per server.
Here are the specs. 8GB of Disk ( spool the files and such) 1GIG of RAM (512MB for OS, and 512MB for applications to run in) Processor ( 2.0GHZ or higher) Z Edward E. Ziots Network Engineer Lifespan Organization MCSE,MCSA,MCP,Security+,Network+,CCA Phone: 401-639-3505 ________________________________ From: McBride, Ryan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 7:45 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Help with sizing a Windows 2003 Print Server Hey Guys, Just wondering if anyone knows of a formula that can be used when sizing a print server. I'm looking at approx 200 Printers and 1200-1500 End users. All in the one physical site. Mainly interested in Ram sizing. CPU & Disk space will not be an issue. Thanks in advance Ryan McBride Senior Systems Engineer D3S Enterprise Services <http://www.thalesgroup.com.au/> B314 Garden Island, Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo Tel: +61 (02) 9562 2205 | Mob: +61 413 984 819 | Fax: +61 (02) 9562 2857 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://www.thalesgroup.com.au/> DISCLAIMER:------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- This e-mail transmission and any documents, files and previous e-mail messages attached to it are private and confidential. They may contain proprietary or copyright material or information that is subject to legal professional privilege. They are for the use of the intended recipient only. Any unauthorised viewing, use, disclosure, copying, alteration, storage or distribution of, or reliance on, this message is strictly prohibited. No part may be reproduced, adapted or transmitted without the written permission of the owner. If you have received this transmission in error, or are not an authorised recipient, please immediately notify the sender by return email, delete this message and all copies from your e-mail system, and destroy any printed copies. Receipt by anyone other than the intended recipient should not be deemed a waiver of any privilege or protection. Thales Australia does not warrant or represent that this e-mail or any documents, files and previous e-mail messages attached are error or virus free. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
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