Hoi Ruaan,

It depends really on how you'll be using the database and whether
performance is your main issue or safeguards against failing disc(s).
There is a lot of info on the web re RAID, which RAID to use (0,1,5,10
etc). Raid-0 (striping) is known for good performance but if one disc
fails you loose it all. Then there's differences between read & write
performance to be considered.

If you can afford hardware RAID go for it... otherwise software RAID
could do just fine (but rebuilding your array after replacing a failed
disc will be a bit less trivial).

J.

Ruaan Barnard wrote:

> Hi
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> What is the best way to setup hardware or/and software raid for Firebird.
> Will be using Win2000/2003 Server. I am looking for a configuration
> standard.
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> Any pointers,etc. will be appreciated.
>
> TIA
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> Ruaan
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> Visit http://firebird.sourceforge.net and click the Resources item
> on the main (top) menu. Try Knowledgebase and FAQ links !
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> Also search the knowledgebases at http://www.ibphoenix.com
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