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Question for the networking GURU's in the field since WWII
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| cisco_kidd20 2002-06-21, 9:23 am |
| Hey guys,
I'm about ready to set up an e-mail server and a web server for something profitable in the future, but for now just something to play around with. I need some kind of example of a network backbone for this purpose. Does anyone know what kind of servers I would need to run for a firm, stable network backbone? I will be running Windows 2000 Advanced Server for clustering purposes, and Microsoft Exchange for an e-mail server. I have a Cisco 2621 router and a 24 port 2900 switch. Is exchange capable of checking e-mail VIA the web? I'm kinda new to this stuff, so if anyone can help out a youngin (21 yr old in the field for 2 yrs)I will really appreciate it! Thanks! | |
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| cisco_kidd20 2002-06-21, 1:18 pm |
| LOL Thanks Gareth. The "BLAME CANADA" is just a little South Park humor  | |
| TW2001 2002-06-21, 1:38 pm |
| Hey,
Canada is Sacred Ground..After all that is where Rush comes from.
You tend to implement your Networking Devices in the backbone design and your Web,Mail,DBase servers on the Back end of a network.
Out of Curiosity how will your Cluster be configured. Doing an Exchange cluster? The least of your troubles will be setting up the OWA.  | |
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| Some one has seen SOUTH PARK the Movie
We all really blame Osma
Ed
A+ Question of the Day Guy
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| cisco_kidd20 2002-06-21, 4:10 pm |
| TW2000, who's Rush? LOL
I will be using clustering for redundancy, and load balancing. If one server goes down, the other will still be there, so virtually, the person visiting the web site will see no down time. Same with the e-mail. Like I said I'm new to this stuff. I'm reading up for my MCP, I'm only a Cisco GURU. | |
| ccieToBe 2002-06-21, 6:39 pm |
| If stability and security are major concerns then you might want to look into using Unix instead of Windows. A FreeBSD server running qmail, apache and proftpd is very solid. | |
| cisco_kidd20 2002-06-21, 9:44 pm |
| ccieToBe, we're practically neighbors, I live in Tampa Bay. Unix, well I'm clueless when it comes to unix, looks like I will have to pick up a unix for dummies at the bookstore. Is Unix difficult to learn and use? | |
| TW2001 2002-06-21, 10:45 pm |
| he he...Im well aware of what a cluster is and does. Its always interesting to see what other people are implementing (hence, my question about an Exchange cluster..i consider Exchange a beast.)
The best way to learn Unix is to set up a Linux box.You will find it easier to transition to BSD or any other *nix. The learning curve is a lot steeper though. However lots of people here can answer questions and point you in the right direction.
Word to the wise..visit the MS site to download the IIS lockdown tool.It will alert you to patches needed.IIS is a lot of work to stay on top of from an Admin standpoint. | |
| ccieToBe 2002-06-21, 10:47 pm |
| I wouldn't say that there's anything mind boggling about it but there is A LOT to know. The learning curve is definately steaper for Unix then it is for Windows. If you want to start off with Linux I suggest reading "Running Linux" and if you want to start off with FreeBSD I suggest reading "The Complete FreeBSD". Also remember these links.
http://google.com/bsd
http://google.com/linux
Btw, I'm going to start and ISP in 2-3 months so if you're ever in the market for a local colocation provider let me know | |
| cisco_kidd20 2002-06-22, 12:22 pm |
| ccieToBe, let me know the details of your future ISP, I am definately interested. Perhaps you can give me an example diagram of your network, I am eager to learn how an ISP works. Can someone elaborate what BSD is, I know I know, I'm illeterate when it comes to the *nix family. I'm learning as I go! | |
| ccieToBe 2002-06-22, 3:00 pm |
| I'm going to create a website for this ISP in the next week or two that will have some details. I'll send you an IM with the address when it's up.
For a brief description of what BSD is take a look at http://freebsd.org | |
| Gareth Leung 2002-06-24, 7:07 am |
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Originally posted by cisco_kidd20
LOL Thanks Gareth. The "BLAME CANADA" is just a little South Park humor
Don't worry pal. I saw that movie. | |
| cisco_kidd20 2002-06-24, 8:07 am |
| So can anyone tell me what the difference is between Unix and Linux? And is there any server based *nix, like Microsofts Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, etc? I picked up a Unix Complete book over the weekend, couldn't beat the clearance price of $5!! Thick book! | |
| Johnny5Alive 2002-06-24, 2:19 pm |
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Originally posted by ccieToBe
If stability and security are major concerns then you might want to look into using Unix instead of Windows. A FreeBSD server running qmail, apache and proftpd is very solid.
Apache Web Server for stability. | |
| mmgm76 2002-06-25, 4:43 pm |
| hmmm....anyone consider....A nice threesome of Domino on an X-series running NT? Why be weak of heart; go for the gusto and apply a few patches. Nice byproduct is, Domino's not known for propagating the "V" word.... |
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