[hblug] Need a quote

Michael Adams linux_mike at paradise.net.nz
Thu Feb 28 20:12:47 NZDT 2008


On Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:46:53 +1300
chris morris wrote:

> Michael Adams wrote:
> > I need a hardware quote from a GST registered company (Sorry Chris -
> > PS gets GST back on purchases).
> >
> > The hardware needs to be able to drive 7 thin clients and act as the
> > fileserver for Mosaic with up to 6 additional PCs to the thin
> > clients. No mail or web (these are hosted remotely). At least 200GB
> > Storage.
> >
> > I have been advised SBA 2003 Server will not drive thin clients
> > anymore (from one source that i have never met). Before i install
> > LTSP does anyone know of a Windows solution. If so i may virtualise
> > both under Xen or VMWare and run the fileserver side using Samba. 
> >
> > I understand Xen works better on CPU's designed for virtual servers.
> > I dont know which CPUs. Hardware should take this into account. As
> > you can see my knowledge of the requirements is schetchy at best.
> >
> > Currently the C class network is in place with an IPCop box
> > distrubuting IPs.
> >
> > Contact me at work, 844 4636 for more info.
> >
> >   
> yep gst registered these days - what do u need? Dualcore, Quadcore?
> gimme some specs :)
> 

Thanx Chris, I'll get back to you after talking to the manager.

-- 
Michael

All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall
be well

 - Julian of Norwich 1342 - 1416



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