The three server configuration offloads database processing to its own server and uses the other two servers to load-balance IIS and the application. This has many advantages, including increased stability and a logical growth path.
MS SQL 2005 Standard Edition allows ICO to provide a “belt and braces” approach to this three-server configuration that will minimise downtime and provide extraordinary data backup and security.
SQL 2005 Standard Edition allows a database server to fail and another standby database server will take over automatically. In addition, we provide local backups. Again, we stress that what follows is simply a typical configuration and can be modified to suit.
Database Server C
(Single Quad Core processor installed and 4GB of RAM, mirrored hard drives) (RAM and processors increased as required)
IIS / Database Copy Server B
(Single DualCore processor installed, 1GB RAM, mirrored hard drives)
IIS / Witness Server A
(Single DualCore processor installed, 1GB RAM, mirrored hard drives)
2 x Redundant-Wired Dedicated Netscreen/Juniper Hardware firewalls
These are fully managed by ICO
Software Supplied:
Operating System:
3 x Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Database: 1 x Microsoft SQL 2005 Standard Edition
Backup: Full snapshot of "B' Server. 10GB onsite and sent offsite weekly. Guaranteed restores, even to different hardware. Includes snapshot software.
Monthly Price $2550*
Includes installation of database server software, database copy, database witness, redundant firewall setup, load-balancing setup, Level 1 Management, backup routines and communications test. No setup fee. One month free for setup.(*Plus GST if applicable)