Re[2]: [cobalt-users] Webmail/IMP... - How many users ?

[Brian Curtis <admin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Rodolfo,

Thursday, January 11, 2001, 6:37:20 PM, you wrote:

>> This site should have about 20.000 registered user in
>> a few months.
>> 
>> I'd like to use a Cobalt solution (based on RaQ4s for 
>> instance) with a third party program (webmail, IMP...).

RJPEm> Not a good idea. Try to get at least dual-processor 1GHz
RJPEm> Pentium-III boxes with lots of RAM, say 2GB. Then use
RJPEm> ...

I have to agree with Rodolfo that a Cobalt would not be a wise choice
for this application.  However, IMO you might be better off going with
a load-balanced failover solution with a little less hardware each
instead of a single power-server.  This might be what Rodolfo was
implying.

RJPEm> Honestly, if you're asking these questions, you probably
RJPEm> don't have the knowledge yet to set this up. Do a little
RJPEm> ...

You may also want to consider outsourcing such a large
responsibility to someone who specializes in such applications.
Outsourcing and paying a bit more to have the job done properly is
better than doing a half-ass job and ruining your reputation.

-- 
Best regards,
 Brian Curtis