Server Hardware Specs, Application Servers, Web Servers, Firewall

Server Hardware Specs

  • Consider the minimum and recommended CPU specifications for the applications and workloads that will run on the server
  • Take into account any virtualization or containerization requirements that may impact CPU performance
  • Calculate the amount of RAM needed based on the memory requirements of the applications and operating systems
  • Consider any caching or buffering requirements that may benefit from additional RAM
  • Estimate the amount of storage needed for data, applications, and operating system
  • Consider the performance and durability benefits of SSDs over traditional HDDs
  • Evaluate the need for redundant components such as power supplies, fans, and RAID configurations
  • Plan for hardware failures by implementing failover mechanisms and backup solutions
  • Assess the network bandwidth requirements and the number of network connections needed
  • Consider the need for dedicated network interfaces for specific tasks or services
  • Choose a server platform that allows for easy expansion of CPU, RAM, and storage
  • Plan for future growth by selecting a server with additional expansion slots or bays

Application Servers

Web Servers

Firewall

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