[Gllug] Help Needed for windows to linux migration

[Bernard Peek]

In message <200310201617.h9KGHiB05576 at gndsys.gnd.domain>, Andrew 
Halliwell <ah at gnd.com> writes

>Yes. It's a windows idea that services need to be run on seperate boxes due
>to the terribleness of the OS not being able to handle more. Linux is more
>than capable of running mail/print/samba/DNS/firewall all on the same box...
>(Admittedly, the firewall would be better off on an old outdated box by
>itself with another box running the servers for security, but it's perfectly
>capable of doing it)

If you run a critical service on old hardware then you probably need to 
plan for more hardware failures. Make sure that you always have a backup 
of your firewall's configuration files and can build a replacement fast.



-- 
Bernard Peek
London, UK. DBA, Manager, Trainer & Author. Will work for money.


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