> Yes, you can run PF with MySQL and Radius on one server in a kind of
> master/slave type of redundancy scenario...

Thanks for the info! 

Can I run the 2 servers in a load balanced scenario? I know that would require 
some DB replication between the two but I would like to see if I can make some 
utilization of the second server and not let it just sit idle.

Jake Sallee
Network Engineer
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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Phax: 254-295-4221



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marc-André Jutras [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 12:21 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Packetfence-users] server sizing question
> 
> Hi Jake,
> 
> Yes, you can run PF with MySQL and Radius on one server in a kind of
> master/slave type of redundancy scenario...
> 
> Also, keep an eyes on your hardware stats while you will run everything on
> one server. ( top, iostat, vmstat ) if your primary server generate a lot's of
> iowait or start to use some swap, raise the ram !
> 
> M-A
> 
> Le 11-05-03 12:30, Sallee, Stephen (Jake) a écrit :
> >
> > Hello All:
> >
> >                 I have 2 servers with the same specs that are as follows:
> >
> >                 8GB Ram
> >
> >                 150GB RAID 1
> >
> >                 Currently one is running MYSQL and FreeRADIUS and the
> > other is running PF.  This does not leave me ANY redundancy.  With all
> > the improvements in PF 2.2 would it be beneficial for me to run ALL
> > the services on a single box (PF, MYSQL, FR) and have the duplicate
> > box for load balance / failover?
> >
> >                 When in full production I will be servicing about 4K
> > users, please let me know your thoughts.  The only reason I am
> > considering this is because in my environment WiFi is considered
> > mission critical.  If RAM is an issue I can get some more  : )
> >
> > Jake Sallee
> >
> > Network Engineer
> >
> > University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
> >
> > Fone: 254-295-4658
> >
> > Phax: 254-295-4221
> >
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