One of the more interesting things that comes up in server base discussions is productivity vs 'bloat' aka, added apps and services.
So many "gurus" decry having anything but the most basic system and building a server up from scratch. While this does ensure that the system installed is tuned exactly to the needs of the network/system and the purpose of the server/machine, it costs in productivity.
Time used to make 'common' settings and adjustments could be better spent in having the server up and running. Stability takes no hit in using a base that has been 'pre-configured' to the most common standards.
All of this boils down to idealism vs productivity. in a school or education environment, it is good to 'start from scratch' to help the tech/admin know how things work and what to expect. In a 'production' situation, there is great savings in time and configuration in getting a server in use.
Bases like Annvix are good for educational/idealistic environments. but in a production environment, no company will spend the time to 'start from scratch' when there are perfectly viable offerings that provide basic 'pre-con' systems already.
[Modified by: big bear on January 17, 2008 02:44 PM]
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Posted by: big bear on January 17, 2008 02:43 PMSo many "gurus" decry having anything but the most basic system and building a server up from scratch. While this does ensure that the system installed is tuned exactly to the needs of the network/system and the purpose of the server/machine, it costs in productivity.
Time used to make 'common' settings and adjustments could be better spent in having the server up and running. Stability takes no hit in using a base that has been 'pre-configured' to the most common standards.
All of this boils down to idealism vs productivity. in a school or education environment, it is good to 'start from scratch' to help the tech/admin know how things work and what to expect. In a 'production' situation, there is great savings in time and configuration in getting a server in use.
Bases like Annvix are good for educational/idealistic environments. but in a production environment, no company will spend the time to 'start from scratch' when there are perfectly viable offerings that provide basic 'pre-con' systems already.
[Modified by: big bear on January 17, 2008 02:44 PM]
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