Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

> but traditionally many servers were purchased per-role.

This tradition started ~98, with Microsoft. Before that, when servers were Suns, IBM and Digital, every server had lots of roles.

Somehow, microsoft convinced the world that it's better to have one server per role (and pay them for some more licenses).




Consider applying for YC's first-ever Fall batch! Applications are open till Aug 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: