@DustinB3403 said in XenServer: Backup & Replication:
@FATeknollogee said in XenServer: Backup & Replication:
@DustinB3403 What actions have you taken with regards to logs been written to USB?
That is still up in the air, I've been working to get a good, searchable solution in place and haven't been able to complete anything. Up until now logging has gone directly to the USB without issue.
@BRRABill @DustinB3403 What do both of you plan to do regarding "logging + USB"?
@scottalanmiller If one used your method of one large array, what is the advantage of using a 64GB USB stick? Just seems like your adding more complication?
@travisdh1 Since the current suggestion from folks like @scottalanmiller is to have (and use) a single large array (RAID 5 or 10) for XS o/s & VM storage, why would slot population be a concern?
Is cost the main reason for using USB vs a small capacity 2.5" HDD or even a 64 or 80GB SSD? (not sure sizes this small even exist anymore)
@DustinB3403 What actions have you taken with regards to logs been written to USB?
@Francesco-Provino said in XenServer: MD RAID or not?:
@FATeknollogee if you can understand italian, mine it's already out: http://www.francescoprovino.com/2016/08/22/xenserver-7-software-raid-con-mail-alert/ .
Maybe I will translate into english, if someone in ML is interested…
I'm interested in an english version...
per @BRRABill WWMLD ? (What would Mangolassi do?) {WWMLD is a trademark of @BRRABill }
per @DustinB3403 "MD Raid is very capable and reliable (you just need to know how to manage it) Hardware RAID is the "make life simple" choice."
Question: Can someone provide a simple, straightforward guide to setting up MD or tells us why we should take the easy way out?
Pls don't link the other thread, it has almost 200 posts
@DustinB3403 I thought you guys have always preached HW Raid. Why your choice of MD RAID?
What is the hardware for your 4x hosts? Dell, HP, SM?
@DustinB3403 said in XenServer: Backup & Replication:
@FATeknollogee said in XenServer: Backup & Replication:
@scottalanmiller said in XenServer: Backup & Replication:
@FATeknollogee said in XenServer: Backup & Replication:
I understand that it's FOSS.
Question is, who here is using the paid version?
No XenServer in production here right now, so wouldn't be prudent.
How can anyone be a XS "proponent/advocate/promoter" but not use it in production?
I have XS in production, and use XO from Source (it's worked great, and @olivier is more willing than not to assist. Just don't expect a 24/7 window of support.
@DustinB3403 Can you talk a little more about your prod XS: how many hosts, how many VMs, when was this setup etc?
@scottalanmiller said in XenServer: Backup & Replication:
@FATeknollogee said in XenServer: Backup & Replication:
I understand that it's FOSS.
Question is, who here is using the paid version?
No XenServer in production here right now, so wouldn't be prudent.
How can anyone be a XS "proponent/advocate/promoter" but not use it in production?
I understand that it's FOSS.
Question is, who here is using the paid version?
So none of you are $upporting the XO "cause" by using the paid version?
@Danp said in XenServer: Backup & Replication:
@FATeknollogee It's open source. Build it yourself for $0.00, FTW!
That's a 'lil out of my wheelhouse!
@Danp Prefer an option that's less than $500/mo!
All you XS lovers...
What are you using for:
from @scottalanmiller
"7. Set up only a single, large array, don't make multiple arrays, don't buy multiple sized or speed drives."
-- What is wrong with having 2 arrays: 1 "small" array just for the o/s (aka hypersivor) and a 2nd "larger" array for VMs?
So "non-Citrix" XenServer does not support SMB as a SR option?
If XS includes "everything" how/why is SMB Storage only available to XS Enterprise customers?
From the XenCenter help section:
