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* Before this, there was no local Debian or Ubuntu mirror. We became a mirror in response to many CSClub members (and non-members) requesting this service. |
* Before this, there was no local Debian or Ubuntu mirror. We became a mirror in response to many CSClub members (and non-members) requesting this service. |
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* The machine that is running the mirror is under-powered and over-loaded for the task of mirroring, so we would like to replace the machine. |
* The machine that is running the mirror is under-powered and over-loaded for the task of mirroring, so we would like to replace the machine. |
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* We would also like to archive the raw video files of our talks (~ 20 GB each). |
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=== Who will this benefit? === |
=== Who will this benefit? === |
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Revision as of 13:13, 24 October 2007
Fall 2007
Upgraded mirror server
Background
- The CSClub is running a mirror for Debian and Ubuntu GNU/Linux distributions.
- Before this, there was no local Debian or Ubuntu mirror. We became a mirror in response to many CSClub members (and non-members) requesting this service.
- The machine that is running the mirror is under-powered and over-loaded for the task of mirroring, so we would like to replace the machine.
Who will this benefit?
- This will benefit members of the university interested in Debian and Ubuntu.
- We also plan to mirror additional archives as resources permit, so more people will likely benefit from this project.
What will the machine be used for?
- Mirroring linux archives
What exactly are you asking for?
- 4U Antec case with 550W power supply ($300)
- Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R motherboard ($155)
- Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 processor ($200)
- G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB RAM (2 x $235; 8 GB total)
- Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 160GB disk ($85; root disk)
- Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 SATA2 750GB disks (4 x $245; 3 TB total; mirror disks)
- Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Gigabit PCI Express network adapter ($95)
- APC SUA1000 UPS ($520)
Total = $2805
We are looking at purchases two of these servers, but we would accept funding for only one.
How would you acknowledge MEF's contribution
- We would add a notice to the main mirror page indicating that hardware was provided by the Mathematics Endowment Fund, and provide a link to MEF's site.
- We would attach a MEF sticker to the front/side of the server.
Anticipated questions
- CSCF runs a mirror service (mirror.cs). Why can't people use this?
- Mirror.cs is not available to off-campus users.
- The CSClub mirror is already established as an official Ubuntu, Debian, and OpenOffice mirror.
- We would also like to mirror files/distributions that CSCF doesn't mirror.