Re: [cobalt-users] Using a RaQ 2/3 as NS1/NS2 servers

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Though others have responded, I thought I'd add my two cents worth
(though a bit late, since I've been so busy lately).  And yes, my last
name is "Lasman" <grin>.

Jim Wurster wrote:

> I am doing some research for my company. We are considering using the RaQ 2
> or 3 as our Primary and Secondary Name servers. Along with our Customer's
> DNS servers. But I have a few questions that I can't seem to find on the
> website. I hope someone out there can help me.
> 
> *Note they will only be doing DNS, no web or mail.
> 
> 1. Can either of these machines be used as a NS server?

Yes.

> 2. Which model is recommended and why?

If you're going to do it by hand, I'd use the RaQ2.  If you're going to
use the gui interface I'd use the RaQ3, as the RaQ2's interface has some
real deficiencies in setting up DNS.

Our ns4.ns-one.net is a RaQ2; we run DNS on it manually.

> 3. How many DNS requests can one handle with out getting lagged?

An awful lot.  Your RaQ2 can easily keep up with a few T-1s worth of
input while doing only DNS, especially if it's got a lot of memory.  A
RaQ2 with 64 mb of memory and on a high-speed line could probably run a
few thousand domains worth of DNS and still have lots of resources left
over for a few thousand more.

> 4. Average machine takes up how much of the internal harddrive?

Sorry, question makes no sense; a machine obviously uses it's entire
harddrive.  Please restate your question.

> Model I am looking at is the Base RaQ2 machine 16mb of Ram.

Personally, I don't breathe with less than 64 mb of RAM.  Your mileage
may vary, but probably shouldn't.

If you've only got a few hundred domains, it's probably enough, though.

> Any comments? Open for suggestions.

Nah, after all, my name is "Lasman" <smile>.

Jeff Lasman, www.ns-one.net
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