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Michael Gurevich wrote:
> Oh cool! I have a 2950 too :-) Aren't they sweet?
>
>
> >> > I just checked out Xen, it looks pretty good...... Is it open
> source?
> Yes. I am using the open source version. There is also a commercial
> version.
> A bit of a learning curve... but I'm happy with what it can do. Still
> want to run some performance tests to see how it handles under load.
>
> It'd be great to know what happens. Can you please share the details
> with me? I'd like to run VMs on the 2950 too.. have one machine as
> the prod web server, one as database, one for dev, one for staging,
> one for aux services like source control and sharepoint..
>
> I was going to use MS VMServer, though it hasnt worked out too well
> yet. The 2950 is setup as a Domain controller, and seems like
> VMServer doesnt like to run on that without deeper tweaks.. Itd be
> nice to run the VMs on a bare metal hypervisor.
>
> On 9/18/07, *Liam Kirsher* <liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>
>
>
> Michael Gurevich wrote:
> >
> > >> My new server has a DRAC card, which will enable me to
> reboot, load
> > software,
> > etc., remotely. So, this is even less of a concern than before.
> > Also, I've installed Xen, so I expect to only have to deal with
> virtual
> > machines anyway.
> >
> > Ahh very cool. Do you have a Dell? My machine has a DRAC card
> too,
> > it'd be good to learn how to use it.
> It's a DELL 2950
> >
> > I just checked out Xen, it looks pretty good...... Is it open
> source?
> Yes. I am using the open source version. There is also a commercial
> version.
> A bit of a learning curve... but I'm happy with what it can
> do. Still
> want to run some performance tests to see how it handles under load.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 9/18/07, *Liam Kirsher* <liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>>> wrote:
> >
> > Michael,
> >
> >
> > Michael Gurevich wrote:
> > > Hi Liam,
> > >
> > > Yeah, I spoke with Justin, and he sent me to a group
> called GNI
> > > because of the low level of service I am requesting
> (2U). They sent
> > > me a price quote, and I will forward that to you in a minute.
> > Whoa! That's pretty expensive.
> > >
> > > The more I look at the Davis facility, the more it looks
> like the
> > > place to go to for now.
> > Tell them I referred you!
> >
> > You might want to ask about their own connection to the
> Internet. I'm
> > not totally clear on this, but I think the advantage of other
> > ISP's is
> > that they are multi-homed, having connections to multiple
> different
> > upstream providers, which is obviously an advantage but
> presumably
> > more
> > costly. Omsoft may only have the one OC-3, but I may be
> mistaken.
> >
> > My needs are not that extreme, and I've never gone over my
> minimal
> > usage
> > allotment. Even if I did, it would still be much less expensive
> > than GNI.
> > >
> > > The prices of the local SF, and surrounding hosts are
> considerably
> > > higher. Davis is a bit of a drive, though I wonder, how often
> > would I
> > > have to go there, if they provide remote hands and are good
> > about it?
> > Well, I almost never go there,and the drive is not too
> bad. My new
> > server has a DRAC card, which will enable me to reboot, load
> software,
> > etc., remotely. So, this is even less of a concern than
> before.
> > Also, I've installed Xen, so I expect to only have to deal with
> > virtual
> > machines anyway.
> > >
> > > Are you still looking to move from there?
> > No, I think I'm going to stay there for now.
> >
> > Best,
> > Liam
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Mike
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 8/7/07, *Liam Kirsher* < liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>>
> > > <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> <mailto: liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>>>> wrote:
> > >
> > > Michael,
> > >
> > > Did you contact Justin? What kind of a deal was he
> able to
> > give you?
> > >
> > > Liam
> > >
> > > Michael Gurevich wrote:
> > > > Hi Liam,
> > > >
> > > > I have received a response from Sid, via the Life as
> Art list,
> > > and it is:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "My personal servers have been with Justin Franks at 365
> > Main for
> > > > years. It's hard to get in there with just one
> server. Justin
> > > can do
> > > > it, just tell him I sent you. He's rock solid.
> Here's his
> > contact
> > > > info. He's competitively priced.
> > > >
> > > > Justin Franks
> > > > Executive Director
> > > > Internet Engineering Association, LLC.
> > > > (415) 839-8353
> > > > http://www.inetassociation.com
> > <http://www.inetassociation.com/>
> > > >
> > > > Sid"
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I am thinking of connecting with them to see if we
> can work
> > > together.
> > > >
> > > > What is the place in Davis like? Even though it's a
> bit
> > of a drive,
> > > > if the facility is good and the price is right, it
> might be
> > > worthwhile.
> > > >
> > > > I am also considering conversations with Hurricane
> Electric,
> > > which is
> > > > more in the East Bay and in San Jose. They have
> sent some
> > > prices over
> > > > as well.
> > > >
> > > > Where do you live?
> > > >
> > > > I am in San Francisco.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Mike
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 8/5/07, *Liam Kirsher* <liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>>
> > > <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>>>
> > > > <mailto: liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx> <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>>
> > <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:liamk@xxxxxxxxxxx>>>>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi, Mike,
> > > >
> > > > I'm interested in the same sort of thing. I
> have a 2U
> > server I
> > > > want to
> > > > locate closer to home. Let me know if you find
> > something!
> > > >
> > > > My current ISP is up in Davis. Very reasonable,
> but a
> > bit of a
> > > > drive if
> > > > I need to go there. I don't have huge bandwidth
> > > > requirements, so it suits my purposes fine. Very
> > helpful,
> > > when I need
> > > > some remote hands-on help.
> > > >
> > > > Liam
> > > >
> > > > Jessica Hadari wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
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> <mailto:mg@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:mg@xxxxxxxxxxx>>>>>/* wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 21:30:38 -0700
> > > > > From: "Michael Gurevich" < mg@xxxxxxxxxxx
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> > > > > To: "Subject: [Chat] Host some servers?
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone know of any places where I can
> place
> > some
> > > servers,
> > > > > data center grade?
> > > > >
> > > > > 2U is great, more is welcome. Unmetered
> > bandwidth is
> > > nice.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks!
> > > > > Mike
> > > > >
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