> For a database server, yes, it's certainly worthy of consideration.

OK and is there a preferred Linux distribution to be used for a
Firebird server.

> If your users are updating tables, *don't* use dataset methods.

I know. With Delphi 2007 CodeGear introduced an uggly bug in
dbExpress. Preparing statements doesn't work anymore. For me this is
unbeliveable. I plan to drop dbExpress completely. Probably I go with
UniDAC of CoreLab because I need Oracle and MS SQL Server support as well.

> Consider using Classic for the database server if you have plenty
> of resources on it, so that you can make the database server work

Is there a manual somewhere about how a configuration should look
like? Hardware and also config of Firebird?

> Also think about putting in a dedicated fast hard-drive which
> you configure just for sort space and virtual memory caching.

What does this mean? Setting TempDirectories to this drive? Or even
use a RAM drive for that?

cu Christian