If I have a server with 1 quad-core processor, do I need to get Server 2003 R2 to make use of it, or will the standard Server 2003 SP2 work just as well?
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If I have a server with 1 quad-core processor, do I need to get Server 2003 R2 to make use of it, or will the standard Server 2003 SP2 work just as well?
Cheers!
Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008 will all work with Quad cores with no problems. You'll also see more graphs in Task Manager :) No need to upgrade to R2 in your case, unless you want the additional R2 functions too.
We recently put a new server in a primary school that's quad core. Win2k3 SP1 Standard works fine, as you can see from these screen shots. :)
Remeber that you'll need Enterprise edition if you plan to address more than 4GB RAM. :)
We are putting in 8GB now with most of our new servers.
Running a dual quad core here. 4GB of but only using 900mb. Roll on vmware!
Can you not use Server 2003 Standard x64?Quote:
Originally Posted by steele_uk
Yes, but then you have the whole 'some software won't work' problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by FN-Greatermanchester
Ah Fair Point
What are the additional functions in R2 and is it worth upgrading from R1?
What type of licensing do you have?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jobos
We've only got a R1 licence but the question was a general one as I've never used R2 before. Don't think I want to change at the moment as the system is working fine and if it's not broke don't fix it ;)
Windows Server 2003 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaQuote:
Originally Posted by Jobos
Bit of a success story but i've installed Sp2 and R2 components across the servers this week and made use of the R2 functions...
Blocking crap (mp3's videos etc) was a doddle - saved hrs of testing gp's and simply enabled file screening.
Also generated some reports and free'd up 40ish GB!
Another point to mention is that our backup was taking 16hrs @ 450mb/min and its now doing 950-1gb/min!!!
Works with sims, aimhigh and vertitas v10 (older 1) although you need to generate a report using FSRM before else the backup may fail (if you are using the updated R2 file server features).
Overall im very chuffed! :)
w00p