RE: [WinMac] Server vs Workststion uptime [WAS:Re: Chooser Troubles]
Jorge Herrera(jherrera[at]one.net)
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 15:10:45 -0500
I hate so say this... I agree with Dan. :)
As the main support person for a handfull (25-30) daily and weekly
newspapers.
I cannot shut down operations at any time. I have to work either evenings or
weekends.
There are VERY few situations that require immediate resolution. In such
cases I''ll also setup a spare to take the slack and allow production to
continue.
As for the platform wars we all love, I use and support Linux, Solaris,
Netware, SCO, MacOS 7.x - 8.x and dos, Win 3.x, Win 9x, NTWS, and NT Server.
They all have their pros and cons. I just installed OS X Server in one
machine in my office , I'll see what kind of price/performance/stability it
gives me. (looks good so far, I'm sure the UPS problem will be resolved
shortly.)
for now the leader is Linux. (ONLY FOR *MY* APPLICATION - Macintosh file
services,no OPI -YMMV)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: winmac@xerxes.frit.utexas.edu
> [mailto:winmac@xerxes.frit.utexas.edu]On Behalf Of Daniel L. Schwartz
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 12:53 PM
> To: The Windows-MacOS cooperation list
> Subject: [WinMac] Server vs Workststion uptime [WAS:Re: Chooser
> Troubles]
>
>
>
> John raises a good point... Except when YOU are the support person!
> Sometimes when I go to a customer's site, I'll arrive at about 2PM after a
> big lunch. I'll line up everything I need, check for any last-minute
> updates & FAQ's... Then I take a nap for a few hours. I then start
> (enterprise server) work after everyone leaves, so that there is no
> disruption in service.
>
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