stock guy looking for network help

locosman · 05-27-2005, 03:26 PM

hello,
Im a day trader in which i basically database a great deal of data nearly 24 hours a day 5 days a week. i am currently looking to increase to 2 computers for numerous reasons. my set up would have to include access to the databases and the ability to write new data simultaniously from both computers. now the size of these data bases can get up to 10gigs and the ability to access them quickly from all computers is essential. what is the best network solution under 1000$? server? network? how would i do this?
thanks

randruff · 05-27-2005, 08:35 PM

If it is just two computers and strictly used for databases and such you could use a moderate computer as a makeshift server. If you save your database on your "server" and have shared access for both of your other computers, any saves/edits will be saved on your "server". If you are willing to spend some green on all of this, as you have indicated, you could afford a cisco AP if you are going for wireless that is.

Byteman · 05-27-2005, 09:15 PM

you could always buy a snap server, just plug it in and it works, so they say.

locosman · 05-31-2005, 01:39 AM

thanks for the ideas.
is databasing stressful on the server? Because i did some research and reviews say the snap server isnt too fast.
also randruff if i understand correctly you are suggesting introducing a third computer and using that as a server? do you know of any resourses on how to do this and what i need to buy?
anyone else could suggest which of these options is better for me?
thanks.

Byteman · 05-31-2005, 01:47 AM

I know about valid small biz and enterprise class servers, but for home?... that's why I suggested something simple like a snap appliance, unless you want to learn server based networking? (not something one learns over night). You may be able to host your database on a workstation and and create a little workgroup, but i've never tried it. Also, some database software requires server os's, and are not simple to use, which database software were you planning to use???

randruff · 05-31-2005, 07:26 PM

I was hinting at the setup being as such:

cable modem>wireless (or wired) router> 3 computers.

2 computers = computers you want to use to enter data, etc.
1 computer = storage, "server", etc.

Over a LAN, you should be able to save, write, and edit any file stored on "server"......i suppose everything is predicated on your database software of choice.

05-27-2005, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
locosman New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 16	stock guy looking for network help hello, Im a day trader in which i basically database a great deal of data nearly 24 hours a day 5 days a week. i am currently looking to increase to 2 computers for numerous reasons. my set up would have to include access to the databases and the ability to write new data simultaniously from both computers. now the size of these data bases can get up to 10gigs and the ability to access them quickly from all computers is essential. what is the best network solution under 1000$? server? network? how would i do this? thanks

05-27-2005, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Byteman Malware Destroyer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hurricane Heaven... still Posts: 1,093	you could always buy a snap server, just plug it in and it works, so they say. __________________ Don't byte off more than you can chew...

05-31-2005, 01:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Byteman Malware Destroyer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hurricane Heaven... still Posts: 1,093	I know about valid small biz and enterprise class servers, but for home?... that's why I suggested something simple like a snap appliance, unless you want to learn server based networking? (not something one learns over night). You may be able to host your database on a workstation and and create a little workgroup, but i've never tried it. Also, some database software requires server os's, and are not simple to use, which database software were you planning to use??? __________________ Don't byte off more than you can chew...

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05-27-2005, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
randruff Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 30 min south of iraq....oops....Detroit. Age: 27 Posts: 742	If it is just two computers and strictly used for databases and such you could use a moderate computer as a makeshift server. If you save your database on your "server" and have shared access for both of your other computers, any saves/edits will be saved on your "server". If you are willing to spend some green on all of this, as you have indicated, you could afford a cisco AP if you are going for wireless that is.

05-31-2005, 01:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
locosman New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 16	thanks for the ideas. is databasing stressful on the server? Because i did some research and reviews say the snap server isnt too fast. also randruff if i understand correctly you are suggesting introducing a third computer and using that as a server? do you know of any resourses on how to do this and what i need to buy? anyone else could suggest which of these options is better for me? thanks.

05-31-2005, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
randruff Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 30 min south of iraq....oops....Detroit. Age: 27 Posts: 742	I was hinting at the setup being as such: cable modem>wireless (or wired) router> 3 computers. 2 computers = computers you want to use to enter data, etc. 1 computer = storage, "server", etc. Over a LAN, you should be able to save, write, and edit any file stored on "server"......i suppose everything is predicated on your database software of choice.