I would expect it is actually more of a hardware / software combination than just Windows by itself. I see virtually no difference in speed on our 2000 system with multiple users.
I have heard that RAID drives can cause database havoc concerning speed if not set up correctly or that some brands certainly do not handle multiple access very well. I would assume that some servers BIOS can differ greatly and then there is always third party software running in the background such as anti-virus software etc. (I know of at least two well know order entry/accounting packages that publish statements that anti-virus software must have their file types excluded or severe degradation will be seen) Servers have become so full of options, sophistication, (complexities) that it is not too surprising to see problems difficult to solve. I guess I am lucky in that I see no speed problems on our Windows 2000 system! Thompson Technology Consultants 276 Chippewa LaPorte, IN 46350 219-324-2605 (Phone & Fax) 219-363-7441 (Cell) http://ttc.inc.home.comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: Lawrence Lustig [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:23 PM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: Windows 2000 Server > Seems to happen on both 2000 and 2003. We have tried both, currently on > 2003 with XP clients and there is a clear difference with 1 client and > more than one. You should expect speed to about double when you go from one to two users. I think the other issue is a much larger increase -- about 10 or 20 times. Is that what you're seeing? If so, I have to amend my statement about never having heard of it happening outside of 2K server. -- Larry
