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I work at a desktop right next to the server. I am often out of my office. Unless I am logged into the server from my desktop, I don't get any messages such as when a client loses his internet connection (I happened to be logged in while this happened the other day). Is there a way in Server 2003 to set a Notify on a desktop? I am admin on server and desktop. Question 2: what should i be reading for daily stats: memory, CPU usage, logs and hard drive space? Should I check these everyday? Thanks, twostep.

Thanks Littlebr00k!!! Forgive me but I'm new to this forum. Don't mean to ask twice but I'm uncertain how to see all responses even when I click the entire thread I'm coming up empty. Yes, this is the only and main server. Yes, i want it up but a few seconds lag time, depending on the cost diff is negotiable. When you say everything identical, you mean hardware, software, etc., correct? Can I copy it all over? If so how? And finally, this external storage....are you saying the hard drive needs to be external on each? I basically have the server setup, so I would only need to order another just like it. What does the external storage/Hard drive do? How the heck does it know when to switch the the other server??? And fiber, is that just the cable to connect to the network as opposed to Cat 5? Sorry for the bold, just trying to make my questions clear. I'll get the protocol for this forum down soon. twostep

Thank you! Final question (she says) Just curious, is that the same as clustering, or what is that actaully called, Active Server whatchamacallit?

That sounds waaayyyy too simple and good to be true. That's it? I don't connect it directly to the server via NIC? just to the network somewhere and it will automatically configure, etc. and kick in if the main server goes down? Does it make a difference if our network has a static IP address? Thanks. Yes it's windows server 2003. twostep Littlebr00K, is what you mention above the same as clustering? if so, I am wondering if I should get a more experienced tech to do it. It sounds so simple though....especially if it kicks in automatically. How do outside browsers know that it's the server if the main one has crashed? Thanks.

Hi there folks (and fellow San Antonian): I'm still a little unclear on a couple things. Yes, this is the only and main server. Yes, i want it up but a few seconds lag time, depending on the cost diff is negotiable. When you say everything identical, you mean hardware, software, etc., correct? Can I copy it all over? If so how? Is this clustering using Server 2003's backup software? And finally, this external storage....are you saying the hard drive needs to be external on each? I basically have the server setup, so I would only need to order another just like it. What does the external storage/Hard drive do? Ok, and now really finally, how the heck does it know when to switch the the other server??? THANK YOU!

I am a tad rusty on the networking skills and I need to create a backup server for our main server. I have been instructed to created a server that will automatically be up and running if our server goes down. I cannot find anything other than mirroring and RAID and, from what I read, those do not include a seperate server. Obviously, I want the server running if the other server goes down, so they would be running at the same time I imagine. Am I missing something in the mirroring/RAID? Or is there another technique? i can't find any info on this, even in my Server 2003 Bible. Thanks, twostep