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To Xen or Not to Xen that is the question
i.e. Do I install XenServer on my host or not
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@hobbit666 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
To Xen or Not to Xen that is the question
i.e. Do I install XenServer on my host or not
I say no.
The general feeling around here lately has been no, instead use Hyper-V or KVM, unless you have a specific need for ESXi. -
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@hobbit666 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
To Xen or Not to Xen that is the question
i.e. Do I install XenServer on my host or not
I say no.
The general feeling around here lately has been no, instead use Hyper-V or KVM, unless you have a specific need for ESXi.I wouldn't say that there is a feeling to use Hyper-V or KVM, just that you have to consider what you are wanting to do. If all you need is a single host and backup capabilities XS and XO are certainly a heavy contender.
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@DustinB3403 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
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@hobbit666 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
To Xen or Not to Xen that is the question
i.e. Do I install XenServer on my host or not
I say no.
The general feeling around here lately has been no, instead use Hyper-V or KVM, unless you have a specific need for ESXi.I wouldn't say that there is a feeling to use Hyper-V or KVM, just that you have to consider what you are wanting to do. If all you need is a single host and backup capabilities XS and XO are certainly a heavy contender.
I totally disagree - your problems of the last few days shows how much of a pain XO is.
I'd argue for single host shops that ESXi free along with Veeam EndPoint protection would solve most peoples problems very well. You could also use the free Unitrends appliance, assuming it's still out there.
I haven't used ESXi 6 or newer, but 5 had a great, easy to use interface. Veeam EndPoint does suffer from needing a Windows box to fun from - so that's a negative, but a pretty small one.
I never found XS to be overly easy to deal with - sure it's not hard, but it's definitely not easy either.
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@Dashrender said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
@DustinB3403 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
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@hobbit666 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
To Xen or Not to Xen that is the question
i.e. Do I install XenServer on my host or not
I say no.
The general feeling around here lately has been no, instead use Hyper-V or KVM, unless you have a specific need for ESXi.I wouldn't say that there is a feeling to use Hyper-V or KVM, just that you have to consider what you are wanting to do. If all you need is a single host and backup capabilities XS and XO are certainly a heavy contender.
I totally disagree - your problems of the last few days shows how much of a pain XO is.
The problems weren't mine, the user was doing some goofy shit, and admitted to it. Once I was speaking with him I got him sorted out.
And updating software isn't a problem. It's a basic part of doing community work on an open source project.
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Think i'm going to give HyperV a go and maybe unitrends free to a NAS for backups.
If I don't get along with HyperV i'll be back to XS and XO
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@Dashrender said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
@DustinB3403 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
@Dashrender said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
@hobbit666 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
To Xen or Not to Xen that is the question
i.e. Do I install XenServer on my host or not
I say no.
The general feeling around here lately has been no, instead use Hyper-V or KVM, unless you have a specific need for ESXi.I wouldn't say that there is a feeling to use Hyper-V or KVM, just that you have to consider what you are wanting to do. If all you need is a single host and backup capabilities XS and XO are certainly a heavy contender.
I totally disagree - your problems of the last few days shows how much of a pain XO is.
I'd argue for single host shops that ESXi free along with Veeam EndPoint protection would solve most peoples problems very well. You could also use the free Unitrends appliance, assuming it's still out there.
I haven't used ESXi 6 or newer, but 5 had a great, easy to use interface. Veeam EndPoint does suffer from needing a Windows box to fun from - so that's a negative, but a pretty small one.
I never found XS to be overly easy to deal with - sure it's not hard, but it's definitely not easy either.
Your clear misunderstanding of what the conversation was about is evident you haven't attempted to use XS and XO.
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@DustinB3403 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
Your clear misunderstanding of what the conversation was about is evident you haven't attempted to use XS and XO.
I fully admit that I stopped reading the thread about 5 posts in.
But I did and do have an XS and XO system currently running that I just haven't migrated away from XS yet.
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Trying to find an affordable server rack with wheels that can house my server, switch and UPS. Server and UPS are big. Seems difficult to find something I can afford
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Really quiet around here right now.
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Scott is sleeping.
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Friend of a friend committed suicide. Talking to him right now. Very sad situation.
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@wirestyle22 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
Friend of a friend committed suicide. Talking to him right now. Very sad situation.
That sucks. Hope all is well otherwise.
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@wirestyle22 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
Trying to find an affordable server rack with wheels that can house my server, switch and UPS. Server and UPS are big. Seems difficult to find something I can afford
You can always build one yourself from an Ikea Lack table: http://lifehacker.com/5479251/upgrade-your-lackrack-to-lackrack-20
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@travisdh1 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
@wirestyle22 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
Trying to find an affordable server rack with wheels that can house my server, switch and UPS. Server and UPS are big. Seems difficult to find something I can afford
You can always build one yourself from an Ikea Lack table: http://lifehacker.com/5479251/upgrade-your-lackrack-to-lackrack-20
The server is huge. I'm doubting I could pull it off with that. I am aware of those though and they do work well for switches etc
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@wirestyle22 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
@travisdh1 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
@wirestyle22 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
Trying to find an affordable server rack with wheels that can house my server, switch and UPS. Server and UPS are big. Seems difficult to find something I can afford
You can always build one yourself from an Ikea Lack table: http://lifehacker.com/5479251/upgrade-your-lackrack-to-lackrack-20
The server is huge. I'm doubting I could pull it off with that. I am aware of those though and they do work well for switches etc
I'd be more worried about noise.
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@wirestyle22 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
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@wirestyle22 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
Trying to find an affordable server rack with wheels that can house my server, switch and UPS. Server and UPS are big. Seems difficult to find something I can afford
You can always build one yourself from an Ikea Lack table: http://lifehacker.com/5479251/upgrade-your-lackrack-to-lackrack-20
The server is huge. I'm doubting I could pull it off with that. I am aware of those though and they do work well for switches etc
The real trick is using the metal mounting brackets for extra support.
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@travisdh1 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
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@wirestyle22 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
Trying to find an affordable server rack with wheels that can house my server, switch and UPS. Server and UPS are big. Seems difficult to find something I can afford
You can always build one yourself from an Ikea Lack table: http://lifehacker.com/5479251/upgrade-your-lackrack-to-lackrack-20
The server is huge. I'm doubting I could pull it off with that. I am aware of those though and they do work well for switches etc
The real trick is using the metal mounting brackets for extra support.
Do you mean front and rear mounting it?
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@Dashrender said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
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@travisdh1 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
@wirestyle22 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:
Trying to find an affordable server rack with wheels that can house my server, switch and UPS. Server and UPS are big. Seems difficult to find something I can afford
You can always build one yourself from an Ikea Lack table: http://lifehacker.com/5479251/upgrade-your-lackrack-to-lackrack-20
The server is huge. I'm doubting I could pull it off with that. I am aware of those though and they do work well for switches etc
The real trick is using the metal mounting brackets for extra support.
Do you mean front and rear mounting it?
Yep
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