server for forum like dp

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by alm3alm, Dec 11, 2006.

  1. #1
    guys if i have forum huge like dp what the best server componant to make it more stablty without db crashing from time to time

    mine now dual processor single core
    Processors: 3.4
    • 2 x 2MB Cache w/ HT
    • 2GB DDRII 400 ECC Reg RAM

    with windows 2003 server
     
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  2. eXe

    eXe Notable Member

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    This forum apparently runs on:

    http://www.digitalpoint.com/tools/donate.html

    20 dual core processors & 120 gigs of RAM:eek:
     
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  3. saadahmed007

    saadahmed007 Admínistratör

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    You dont need beefy server like dp one becuase dp is not only forums dp has alot of tools and moreover coop adnetwork.I recommend cluster setup.1 server for database and 1 server for web..:)
    Saad
     
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    agnivo007 Peon

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    and remember to optimize apache and mysql - that is a must!
     
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    Yep, specially mysql..It improves server performance greatly! :)
    Saad
     
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    I have heard about optimizing apache but how to optimize mysql ? Please shed some light..
     
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