Re: [Wg-test-framework] co-loc high level needs

[Ian Jackson <Ian.Jackson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Don Slutz writes ("co-loc high level needs"):
> I do not know if Ian Jackson is on the mailing list, so I included him.
> I do not know if Doug Clark is on this list (and do not have an email address 
> for him).
> 
> The high level needs I have been using is:
> 
> 1/2 rack to start, possible 1 rack in the 1st year.

I think we want to start with 24 test boxes which is already >1/2 rack.

> 2 servers that have public IPs.
> Rest of servers on internal network.

Right.

> Basic (minimal) server support (hardware install, cabling, RMA, etc.)

During the call last month we discussed a more comprehensive level of
help with software.  I think that's really something we are going to
need help with, as we don't have spare effort for this anywhere else.

So, tasks like:
  * routine monitoring and security updates
  * backups
  * basic database admin (postgresql)

> I have started the contact to:
>  1. Verizon.com (terremark.com).
>  2. Csc.com
> 
> Are there other major co-loc providers that need to be contacted?
> 
> Do we want to use a cheaper "local" co-loc provider?

I think a provider which is local to one of the companies on the test
WG is likely to provide better service at the same price.  They will
be more flexible and helpful.  I certainly wouldn't limit it to "big
names".

As you're doing the searching I guess you should probably look near
yourself - which is where exactly ? :-)

Thanks,
Ian.

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