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*ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker> *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* * * On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Eric Wittersheim < [email protected]> wrote: > Really? Where do you buy your hardware from? > > On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 8:46 AM, Andrew S. Baker <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I built a nice virtual host server (HyperV) with a decent case, quad-core >> motherboard, 8GB RAM, and a couple 1TB drives for a few hundred dollars. >> >> Fast and stable. >> >> >> *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker> >> *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* >> * * >> >> >> >> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 4:40 AM, James Rankin <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> I have recently overhauled my home systems and installed a NAS device and >>> some new laptops....however, due to the neglect my AD and SCOM skills are >>> currently receiving, I have decided to get myself a few virtual systems >>> fired up at home to ensure I don't go too rusty. >>> >>> I'm looking for a cheap and cheerful system that can run either ESXi or >>> XenServer (or even Hyper-V), probably to host about 8 or 9 VMs (not all in >>> use at the same time, though). I guess the kicker is the storage, as I won't >>> be using my NAS device for this. I'd prefer something small and inobtrusive, >>> although that's in the ideal world. I read an article where someone >>> recommended getting hold of an old Compaq ML110 G4 and adding some SCSI >>> disks, so I'd also be willing to re-use some second-hand stuff, if needs be. >>> >>> I can back up the VMs to an external drive (if it is supported) so I >>> wouldn't be looking for any hardcore redundancy measures in the hardware. >>> >>> Anyone have any thoughts, or care to share what they are using for >>> similar setups? >>> >>> TIA, >>> >>> >>> >>> JRR >>> >>> >>> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
