Changes between Version 24 and Version 25 of VmServer


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Timestamp:
Jan 27, 2008, 6:29:23 AM (17 years ago)
Author:
Christian Beer
Comment:

clarify the purpose of the VMs just a little more

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    33== Pros and Cons of using VMs ==
    4 Probably only a small percent of BOINC Servers ever need to be run in a VM. The cost of spare and scrap computer hardware is so low that this approach need only be used by a small number of server users.
     4Probably only a small percent of BOINC Servers ever need to be run in a VM. The cost of spare and scrap computer hardware is so low that this approach need only be used by a small number of server users. The VMs are intended to get in touch with the BOINC infrastructure without the need to buy dedicated hardware.
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    66''Nearly free CD-ROM installations that are 100% BOINC Server deployment ready'' -- no VMs needed
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    1313== Virtual server == #server
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    15 These VMs are for use as BOINC servers.
     15These VMs are for use as BOINC servers '''for testing purpose only'''. Please don't use VMs on your desktop computer as real, productive BOINC servers!
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    1717They have all the BOINC prerequisites installed, the BOINC software installed and compiled, and user accounts and permissions set up.