Leaving a server on all day

[Peter Ulrich Kruppa]

On Tue, 8 Jun 2004, Chiang Seng Chang wrote:

> I also have an always-on "headless" server running for like 3 years now 
> without any problem.
>
> I use it for: apache, samba, vpn, postfix (the "usual" server apps).
>
> I think the "key" is to use the minimal (translate: cooler, less power 
> hungry) components.
>
> Mine is P2-400 with 5400 rpm HDDs.
>
> A UPS would be a nice addition.
>
> The ONLY issue I have is it takes a few *days* to do portupgrade -ar ;-)
> maybe I should just remove all the X stuff.
You really should do this. All your services are configured via 
text files anyway.

Regards,

Uli.


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