* Re: [gentoo-user] Running Gentoo in VirtualBox
@ 2017-12-31 20:13 99% ` Alan McKinnon
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From: Alan McKinnon @ 2017-12-31 20:13 UTC (permalink / raw
To: gentoo-user
On 31/12/2017 21:40, thelma@sys-concept.com wrote:
> I'm using Gentoo as a server (so it runs 24/7) Apache, Asterisk, Hylafax
> etc.
>
> What are my chances to run Gentoo as a VirtualBox?
>
> Installing Gentoo takes me 2-3 days (basic setup min., I don't do it
> every month so I have to go through Gentoo handbook); to configure it
> the way I want it takes another week or two.
>
> So I was thinking, if I run Windows 10 and configure Gentoo as a
> virtual box it might be easier to transfer it from one system to
> another, in case there is a HD failure (like it just happened to me
> yesterday).
>
> Any input will be appreciated.
> I know I might have problem with Serial port and receiving faxes via
> HylaFax as they are time sensitive.
>
That is not the question. The real question is:
Why are you running a production fax server with n backup or redundancy
plans?
Virtualization here will not solve your risk or effort exposure. It will
increase it.
--
Alan McKinnon
alan.mckinnon@gmail.com
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