Bill I understand the benefits of a dedicated server vs. using a workstation as a file server.
Let me clarify my question. Does file server memory have very much effect on the performance of R:Base? (I know disk drive speed has a big impact) Is there a way to determine the minimum and maximum amount of memory that R:Base can use on the file server? Is the min/max memory a factor of the number of users.. database size.. or what? If so, is there a way of estimating the requirements? If scratch files are resident on the workstation maybe the file server memory requirements are very low. John -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Eyring Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 2:28 PM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: Server memory John, A file server is not a workstation that just isn't being used. A file server performs many tasks necessary for proper operations on a network. I understand using a peer to peer workstation as a pseudo file server is a low cost option, but in reality, it's a poor one where you make so many tradeoffs, in the longer run you are just way better off installing a dedicated file server. IMHO when you reach 5 workstations, it's time to bite the bullet and buy a dedicated server. A fully equipped 5 user server running Windows Server 2003 can be had for under $5,000.00. When you consider the performance benefits, redundancy, etc. of a dedicated server I would not hesitate to go that way. Cost can even be spread out on a lease. Peer-to-peer is inefficient and more susceptible to hacking, virus infection and a poorer performer than a dedicated server. Bill Eyring Director of Information Systems Michael Haberman Associates, Inc. 125 Front Street, Mineola NY 11501 516-739-8080 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Albert Berry Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 1:01 PM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: Server memory My personal preference for the amount of memory in a computer is determined by this formula: MemorySize = (IFGT(CostOfChips,BankBalance,BankBalance,MotherBoardMaxMemory)) John Engwer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Is there a formula to determine the amount of memory that a file server should have to operate with maximum efficiency? I have a client that has a five workstation peer-peer network with a sixth workstation operating as a dedicated file server for R:Base (no other applications use the server). Scratch files are directed to the workstations. John ===== Albert Berry Management Consultant RR2 - 1252 Ponderosa Drive Sparwood BC, V0B 2G2 Canada (250) 425-5806 (250) 425-7259 (708) 575-3952 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
