Server Project Configuration

[VigilanteNighthawk]

I was cleaning today, and I realized that over the years I've managed to acquire quite a few old computers. I've decided to set up some servers for my internal network. I was thinking about setting up one with with apache/php and another as a dedicated mysql server. I also wanted to set up an internal ftp server. I was wondering which computers I should use:

I have:

1) P4 1.3 Ghz processor
256 megs ram (pc 600)
1 80 gig hard drive
1 60 gig hard drive

2) 500 Mhz AMD k6-2
396 megs ram (pc100)
1 15 gig hd
1 10 gig hd

3) 333Mhz Cyrix
192 megs ram (pc 100)
1 8 gig hd

I'm thinking about using the P4 as both the http and ftp server with the 80 gig drive, and then switching the 60 gig drive into the AMd box for the mysql server. Anyone have any different ideas or suggestions. Thanks

[JeremysFilms]

Ugh.. they kind of all look like crap.. sorry. If you really want to set up a web server, perhaps you should get a new computer just for it? One that has at least a gig of RAM and a faster processor.

[JeremysFilms]

At 8/26/06 02:13 AM, JeremysFilms wrote: Ugh.. they kind of all look like crap.. sorry. If you really want to set up a web server, perhaps you should get a new computer just for it? One that has at least a gig of RAM and a faster processor.

Then again, I'm not so sure I know what the standards are for web servers... hopefully I'm not wrong.. coz if so, I'm sorry for even making that post.

[DFox]

I'm a little confused.

You said a server for your internal network. But then why the Apache and MySQL?

What are you using this for? Like is it going to be used to host a live website?

The usage is what we can base whether it's a good config on.

[VigilanteNighthawk]

At 8/26/06 02:17 AM, DFox2 wrote: I'm a little confused.

You said a server for your internal network. But then why the Apache and MySQL?

What are you using this for? Like is it going to be used to host a live website?

The usage is what we can base whether it's a good config on.

I'm using it for development. I currently have mysql and apache running on my computer for development purposes, but when I work with my sister, who does a lot of the graphic design, it would be easier to have her type in the servers ip rather than have her come to my machine. I'd also rather not open up any ports on my own machine in case someone gets into our network. The apache/ftp server would also be serving large wmv files, both through ftp and progressive http for the one site I've been working on.

The other reason i'm doing this is to get some experience with Linux servers without taking the risk of going live. I have toyed with the idea of hosting my own site myself, but it's too far beyond my current skill level to securely administer the servers. This way I can learn in a small environment that's protected behind the firewall. I might even set up a small dns using the servers.

[DFox]

At 8/26/06 02:29 AM, VigilanteNighthawk wrote: Things

OK, well, if you wanted to use one, it would have to be this:

P4 1.3 Ghz processor
256 megs ram (pc 600)
1 80 gig hard drive
1 60 gig hard drive

That's fine for some development. It's not fine for heavy file serving to a live site. If those wmv files are being served to a lot of people concurrently, you're going to have a problem with the server not being able to handle it, and your ISP.

So I'd stay away from the .wmvs, but for internal development with Linux, Apache, PHP, and MySQL, I see no problem what so ever. All of those have few requirements and I would think they will be fine.

[VigilanteNighthawk]

At 8/26/06 02:34 AM, DFox2 wrote:

At 8/26/06 02:29 AM, VigilanteNighthawk wrote:

That's fine for some development. It's not fine for heavy file serving to a live site. If those wmv files are being served to a lot of people concurrently, you're going to have a problem with the server not being able to handle it, and your ISP.

Most of the wmv content is anime footage being used to make parodies that are shown on Youtube and at anime conventions. The CMS I work on in my spare time was originally designed to serve them, though if I decided to serve them live, I'd likely go with real format. They'd be served mainly as part of testing the CMS as well as allowing us to have an easier time viewing content if we need to work separately. We are getting flash soon between my web work and for animation.

[Taylor]

Give this a shot;

Use the P4 as a HTTPd server; but instead of Apache, use LigHTTPd as the web server. Also consider an optimized PHP build.

Install MySQL on the AMD Machine and make sure to optimize the hell out of it. If you've got a fast harddrive, use it.