Question

You need to design a Web Server, Database Server and a Backup server.

If you had to choose from the following list of resources which ones would you place a priority on and state why you would do so. List these for each server type. Hint: You need to think about the functionality of the server. Based on this information, which resource would you emphasize on the most to increase the performance of the server.

• CPU utilization and speed
• Multiprocessing
• Memory
• Cache
• Storage capacity
• Hard drive seek and access time
• Network Bandwidth

Answer 1

The factors affecting the selection of resources of Web Server for maximum performance includes traffic on the web site, Number of visitor per day ,number of search queries ,maximum order line in shopping basket ,size of database etc.

For effective working of the web server important factors are :

- CPU utilisation and speed

- Network Bandwidth

- Memory

The factors affecting the selection of resources of Database Server for maximum performance includes a good amount of disk space, Minimum of 2 GB RAM, Additional Disk space for the scope of further expansion etc.

For effective working of the database server important factors are :

- CPU utilisation and speed

- Hard drive seek and access time

- Storage capacity

The factors affecting the selection of resources of Backup Server for maximum performance includes good high speed internet connectivity, dual-core or better processor ,minimum 2GB computer RAM etc.

For effective working of the Backup server important factors are :

- CPU utilisation and speed

- Multiprocessing

- Memory and Cache