Hi all,

Well, from what I can see on the management side, it looks like we are in need of a new server. Our current server is a hand-me-down and is about 4-5 years old. Although it has been a great server, the technology is limited and we need to make a move to an enterprise-class machine.

There are various reasons for something in the enterprise-level, but, most of the reasons have to do with manageability and disaster recovery. The enterprise machines will support things like remote management, redundant power, redundant operating system (RAID), lower profile, lower power consumption, etc. While I am sure you will see a small performance upgrade, my BIGGEST reason for the new server is reliability.

Most of you have seen the website go down every so often. While I can't say that a new machine will fix all of the problems, it will allow me to start with a fresh operating system and some new supporting services. Simply put, not all of our issues with crashing are hardware related, but, I really want to start with a machine that has absolutely ZERO hardware problems.

That said, our new machine is set to arrive next week. Here's what we are installing:

HP ProLiant DL360 G5 Entry

Rack - 2-way - 1 x Dual-Core Xeon 5130 / 2 GHz - RAM 1 GB - SAS - hot-swap 2.5" - no HDD - ATI ES1000 - Gigabit Ethernet - Monitor : none - 1U

I've added two 72GB hot-swap 2.5" SAS disks that will be used for our operating system. They will be installed in a RAID1 or hardware mirror. If we have a drive failure... the site will NOT crash in this configuration.

I also have a need for more memory. But, I am tapped out. It would be nice to have at least 4GB of memory (it comes with 1GB) and two more hard disks to hold our backups.

If any of you feel inclined to help with this cause, we could use the donations. Or, if you would rather purchase some memory, hard disks, or whatever... we'd appreciate the donations. You can use the "Support Us" button from the top menu.

I don't plan to move the club over to the new server for a few weeks, but, please let me know if you have questions or concerns.

-- Mike

Mike...do you want a copy of the service manual for this server? (DL 360 G5) If you do I'll park it on a file parking site for you and you can download it when you get the time...Might also want to include a extra redundant power supply for your stash of parts...just a thought...If you want the service manual PM me with your email address and I'll send it your way...

webdawg1

If I've disturbed one person - my work here is done.

If I've disturbed one person - my work here is done.

The rest of us are still in convulsions...

Not sure if that moved you up the list or down...

Mike - your new avitar is comical and/but strangely reminds me of deep throat.

I think the needing therapy remark applies here...

Hi

Money is a little tight right now, but I gave what I could. I need to look at websites that I belong to and some of my magazine and club subscriptions and start slimming it down to the ones that really give the most benefit. Whether for new equipment or maintenance, this site has been very helpful in my slow moving Z project. Keep up the good work.

ok, Im in the red now. Mike you do a great job with this site.

There is a certain irony there...we have to go in the red to get Mike in the black! Good Luck with the upgrades guys.

I know it has been said before, but thanks Mike for everything you do to keep this site going. I get cranky when it's gone, but understand completely that computers can be a real pain -- the ones we have at work are always breaking down -- they're getting old, but the powers that be are too cheap to upgrade. Yet they expect us to do more and more with them every day.

Some at the top of the list might seek therapy...

I'm retired so I always start the day by turning on the computer and having a cup of coffee. Whatever happened to Alfadog over in Australia? I thought he was the top poster.

I'm retired so I always start the day by turning on the computer and having a cup of coffee. Whatever happened to Alfadog over in Australia? I thought he was the top poster.

Alfadog is #4.

http://classiczcars.com/modules.php?newtop=10&op=posters&name=Top&s=

Note that of the top 10, one is deceased (RIP, Bambikiller), and one appears to be no longer active.

Stephen - This is from a link on the front page.

1 Bambikiller240 7,402 Posts (Last Post 03-27-2006 12:40 PM)

2 sblake01 5,357 Posts (Last Post Today 03:39 PM)

3 hls30.com 5,279 Posts (Last Post Yesterday 09:14 PM)

4 Alfadog 5,157 Posts (Last Post 12-16-2007 08:00 PM)

5 Fun_in_my_z 5,030 Posts (Last Post 01-13-2008 08:08 PM)

6 2ManyZs 4,385 Posts (Last Post 05-12-2005 01:30 PM)

7 Mike 4,157 Posts (Last Post Yesterday 11:31 AM)

8 TomoHawk 3,886 Posts (Last Post Today 11:49 AM)

9 Arne 3,478 Posts (Last Post Today 12:33 PM)

10 EScanlon 3,457 Posts (Last Post Yesterday 11:08 PM)

Woops, got outgunned by Arne

Well, Bambikiller (R.I.P. Carl) won't be posting anymore and Keith (2ManyZs) got mad and left this site a long time ago so he shouldn't be on the list either. I guess that does make me first on the active list. I had no idea.