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Hi Guys On 12/01/07, Richard Brown <rich@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi Guys > > Couple of questions for all you guys out there. > > Firstly, servers. The customer is currently disappointed with Dell and > so wants to look elsewhere. He is looking to spend around £2500 which > includes a rack on a rack mounted server. I obviously want to get the > best spec for him and the best equipment. What would you recommend > please? > > Secondly, distros. What would be the best to get please? I am looking > for something that I can administer and learn as I go along. He wants > raid - which one would be best please? I have been recommended CentOS. > I would like to be able to manage the whole through a gui at first. > > The server will support 5 clients but increasing to 10. It needs to be > configured to serve files and possibly web. > Add to that - is it better to get a rack mounted monitor or dump one on top of the cabinet please? Thanks. -- Rich http://www.cregy.co.uk Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Romans 12 v 1 -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html