[WinMac] Re: seeking advice/resources for a *new* mac-based LAN

Daniel L. Schwartz(expresso[at]snip.net)
Thu, 30 Sep 1999 16:24:39 -0400

At 04:12 PM 9/30/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello, I've enjoyed reading all the good advice on this list!!
>
>It appears that finally my company might upgrade to a 'real' LAN.
>
>The company has five or so staff, several Macs and Mac clones, several
Windows boxes, and 2 Postscript printers.
>
>I think we may well go with an Appleshare IP 6.x Mac server, due to its
relatively easier administration, ability to accommodate Windows 9x/NT
clients.
>
>(I'd need a really compelling argument for NT Server, since the guy I
report to is not all that technically competent and he prefers the Mac over
Windows.)
>
>My questions are:
>
>1. What's an adequate amount of RAM? The server will be mostly for
file/print sharing, initially.
>
>2. Soon after the LAN is set up, they want to get a cable modem setup for
Internet access sharing.
>

        Bad choice: The amount of cable modem hacking is unbelievable - It's WORSE
than pay TV theft.

        Instead, use DSL with a small hardware router. The advantage is that you
can also "pile on" your telephony (Voice over IP) for reduced toll call rates.

>3. What is considered good backup software? (Ideally, I'd like NOT to use
tapes, but CD-R or CD-RW instead.)
>
        You're pretty much stuck with Retrospect <http://www.dantz.com>.

        BUT, stick with tape: CD/R or even DVD/RAM is a poor choice due to the
data transfer rates of only about 1 MB per second. DLT tape is, by far, the
best solution with transfer rates of up to 6 MB per second. This will give
you mainframe quality backup.

        [Balance cut]

        Yours truly,
        Daniel L. Schwartz,
        Electrical Engineer.

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