DC or Member Server

[JC]

My Question is which server(s) should be Domain Controller
(s), which should be a Member Server, and why?
I have two servers #1 Dual XEON 2 gig RAM, hosting a
Database, (this server will become a W2K server with
Terminal Sevices) #2 a P4 2.4 with 1 Gig RAM (this will
be a W2K server).
THANKS

 

[Gerry Hickman]

Hi,

I'd say the most powerful server be used for the database and that it
should be a member, the other one could be a domain controller. However,
if you've only got two servers you may need to allow them both to be DCs
so you've got replication. A dual XEON may not give much advantage for
databases though, unless your DBMS supports dual processor operation and
can take advantage of the XEON's extensions.

 

[JC]

Good question I'll ask the Db crew these things, ofcourse
I could also put another server in for replication say
another P4.

 

[Gerry Hickman]

Good question I'll ask the Db crew these things, ofcourse
I could also put another server in for replication say
another P4.

I used to run a network with one NT4 PDC, but I had excellent disaster
recovery - if you don't have this or can't have downtime, a replication
partner may be a good idea...