Networking
It probably is the 10baseT. Although it is still technically ethernet, it can
handle larger files @ higher speeds. Lantastic is a good solution, don't get
me wrong. I just feel that a WFW/NTAS solution is superior. It may cost more,
but it's worth it. On our network, we have 4 PowerBuilder programmers, 2 visual
basic programmers (not including me), one surplus/new hardware dist., and of
course the animation end. Our NTAS runs SQL server. The database developed by
our PowerBuilder programmers is over 200 meg in size (very vertical market
stuff) and they're all hitting it all day long, while I use un-manned stations.
Still truckin'!!
Who knows. I talked to 3D Artist today, and I may submit an article about the
problems we encountered, the plans for our WAN and LAN, and other basic tips on
system intergration.
You know, out here on the edge, it can get REALLY frustrating for someone
configuring machines. eh?
Chris
A.M. Labs