[LUAU] looking for feedback samba/LDAP server

[pnakashi at k12.hi.us]

See below...

----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Bishop <michael at michaelsplace.net>
> My suggestions/comments are as follows. Please forgive my direct  
> responses; no intention to offend.

None taken. I truly appreciate your directness. I'm not the type to get offended easily, especially when my initial ideas are off-center. I also really appreciate your valuable time contribution.


> Mobo - good airflow, me like.

Keeping. Thanks :-)


> Processor - buy a server-class processor, my suggestion provides  
> 0.2Ghz more in speed and doubles the L2 cache to 1MB:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103596
> Add $86

Removed old, added new. Thanks :-)


> Video card - I wouldn't buy one, just strip one from another box, 
> I'm  
> sure HOSEF has truck loads. Otherwise need to check compatibility  
> with Linux or pick something more brand name.

Removed. Thanks :-)

 
> Power Supply (PSU) - *wrong* PSU for the mobo, it may be an ATX 
> mobo,  
> but that doesn't mean it takes an ATX type PSU, you need a type  
> EPS12V, I suggest:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103478
> $103.50

Removed old, and added new. Thanks :-)


> RAM - first off the crucial memory is not listed as compatible for  
> the Tyan mobo. 

My bad. These sticks are for our existing terminal server which needs to go from 2 gig to 4 gig. The OCZ sticks are for the samba/LDAP server.


> Half way to second, OCZ RAM, great if your going to  
> overclock, just keep the extinguisher handy and a few $100 for a 
> new  
> processor. Second, ECC please, I don't see why no ECC, the 
> following  
> ECC RAM costs less then either proposed RAM packs, has been 
> qualified  
> by the Tyan to work with the mobo and has a lifetime warranty. So 
> why  
> not ECC?

Just my ignorance.

 
> Either get 4 x 512MB, like one of those recommended by Tyan
> Kingston ValueRAM 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM ECC Unbuffered DDR 400 
> (PC  
> 3200) System Memory - Retail
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820141427
> $47.99

Removed OCZ sticks and added Kingston sticks. Chose to spend extra $3 for 1 gig sticks to save slots. Thanks :-)

Could I also use these with our old server? They're cheaper than the 

*  Kingston ValueRAM 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 266 (PC 2100) ECC Registered System Memory Model KVR266X72RC25L/512 - Retail * $77.50


> Floppy - get one from HOSEF, I'd find a Sony branded one

Removed. Thanks :-)


> I hope you'll be setting up one of those P4's from HOSEF  
> as a backup. Just fully populate the RAM and toss in 2 HDs running  
> soft RAID.

I'm going to stick with a one drive SCSI box for our production server. I'm also going to try to set up a backup server as you suggested just in case while we wait for a new drive to arrive.
Thanks again for all the great help :-)
--Peter