Best value server hardware for Linux?

Question

What do you recommend? Sun, IBM, HP, Dell?

Or just buy a few used computer boxes?

Or build a few boxes from scratch with components?

Answer 1

Unfortunately you did not give enough information. Are you using it for an Enterprise, Small Business, Home? Are using it for file, websites, Terminal Server, Game server?



The reason I want you to ask yourself such question is that the answer is "all of the above". for generic hobby based servers, any computer boxes, run off a Ubuntu Server Edition (which has a kernel compiled for server), is more than sufficient.



However, if I want to be more stable and have more guarantee, even DIY would require you to have server grade hardware. Thus, For small business, I would recommend one to build a few boxes from scratch if it's affordable (though used server-grade stuff maybe sufficent... keyword, maybe). If you are using it for enterprise, or want really good guarantee, consider a big name; you are buying more than the products, but also its services.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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