Sunfire Systems Design And Configuration Guide

-- Contains numerous examples of server design and configuration best practices.
-- Highlights common pitfalls to avoid when designing servers.
-- Provides a clear and concise framework to help define your server needs, decide on the appropriate server, and finally configure the system.

This book demystifies server design and configuration, specifically as it relates to the Sun Fire product line. All too often, customers run into problems because they have purchased a server design that cannot possibly work for their needs. This can be solved by some forethought and planning; however, servers are difficult to design. This book offers a solid structure to help the customer accurately state their needs, decide on what to purchase, and then finally configure it into a properly running system. Step-by-step processes are provided where possible, along with several real-world example configurations. The Sun Fire Midframe servers are designed to adapt to changing application requirements, integrate with your existing environment and deliver a solid return on your IT investment.