Hardware Requirements for 30 remote desktop users on Windows 2003 Server
I am going to need to setup a Windows 2003 Server with remote desktop use for about 30 users. I was just curious if anyone knew the hardware requirements for this type of application?
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it depends on what will u do on that remote session ?
That is approximately what we are running. Our server is running 2 Quad-Core 2.4GHz processors with 8GB RAM.
However, I found that Hardware performance is not as important as Bandwidth. We have a T1 which is insufficient for us. Users are complaining about performance. Server resources show optimal performance, however, our bandwidth is overloaded.
So your primary concern should be BANDWIDTH.
However, I found that Hardware performance is not as important as Bandwidth. We have a T1 which is insufficient for us. Users are complaining about performance. Server resources show optimal performance, however, our bandwidth is overloaded.
So your primary concern should be BANDWIDTH.
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non_zero: They will only be using one program that doesnt consume too much memory resources.
pzozulka: I dont think they are looking to spend that much on a system so I am trying to keep the quoted price down. I am currently looking at Dell server configurations. Here are the specs for the system I am looking at. Do you think this would be sufficient?
Hardware Specs for Dell System:
Intel® Celeron® Processor 430 at 1.8GHz, 512K Cache, 800MHz FSB (Single Core)
4GB DDR2, 667MHz, 4x1GB Dual Ranked DIMMs
Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard Edition with SP2, Includes 5 CALs
SAS 5IR internal RAID adapter, PCI-Express
80GB 7.2K RPM Serial ATA 3Gbps 3.5-in Cabled Hard Drive 1
80GB 7.2K RPM Serial ATA 3Gbps 3.5-in Cabled Hard Drive 2
On-Board Dual Gigabit Network Adapter, No TOE
Also, do you know if you are required to purchase CAL's for each of the users that are logging in? We are going to set it up so they all use the same username to login since remote desktop allows multiple instances of a single login name.
pzozulka: I dont think they are looking to spend that much on a system so I am trying to keep the quoted price down. I am currently looking at Dell server configurations. Here are the specs for the system I am looking at. Do you think this would be sufficient?
Hardware Specs for Dell System:
Intel® Celeron® Processor 430 at 1.8GHz, 512K Cache, 800MHz FSB (Single Core)
4GB DDR2, 667MHz, 4x1GB Dual Ranked DIMMs
Windows Server® 2003 R2, Standard Edition with SP2, Includes 5 CALs
SAS 5IR internal RAID adapter, PCI-Express
80GB 7.2K RPM Serial ATA 3Gbps 3.5-in Cabled Hard Drive 1
80GB 7.2K RPM Serial ATA 3Gbps 3.5-in Cabled Hard Drive 2
On-Board Dual Gigabit Network Adapter, No TOE
Also, do you know if you are required to purchase CAL's for each of the users that are logging in? We are going to set it up so they all use the same username to login since remote desktop allows multiple instances of a single login name.
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pzozulka:
[However, I found that Hardware performance is not as important as Bandwidth. We have a T1 which is insufficient for us. Users are complaining about performance. Server resources show optimal performance, however, our bandwidth is overloaded.]
I had the same problem at the company I work for. We upgraded to a 1.5 up/down T1 line and things are much faster now. But Im assuming you probably already have a 1.5 if you have that many remote users.
[However, I found that Hardware performance is not as important as Bandwidth. We have a T1 which is insufficient for us. Users are complaining about performance. Server resources show optimal performance, however, our bandwidth is overloaded.]
I had the same problem at the company I work for. We upgraded to a 1.5 up/down T1 line and things are much faster now. But Im assuming you probably already have a 1.5 if you have that many remote users.
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Yes we are running 1.5 and it is killing us. We do not normally have more than 10 users at a time, and it does get slow at times. Do not want to imagine what will happen if 30 users log in at once.
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pzozulka: In regards to the CALS. We will have the one server and everyone will be connecting to that one server under a single login username. There will be no desktops that will need to be accessed at the company where we are installing the server. Does this mean I can get by with the 5 default CALs that come with a purchase of
Hardware: I will up the CPU to a dual core and up the RAM. Thanks!
Hardware: I will up the CPU to a dual core and up the RAM. Thanks!
I never tried this, but if 1 user has an Active Session on the Terminal Server and a 2nd user logs in under the same LOGIN, wouldn't that kick the 1st user off?
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<I never tried this, but if 1 user has an Active Session on the Terminal Server and a 2nd user logs in under the same LOGIN, wouldn't that kick the 1st user off?>
I have tried this on my server at work and I have been able to connect and login under the administrator account 3 times via the remote desktop (tsweb) web application without it bumping any of the previous login's out. I didnt think I could do it either :P
I have tried this on my server at work and I have been able to connect and login under the administrator account 3 times via the remote desktop (tsweb) web application without it bumping any of the previous login's out. I didnt think I could do it either :P