RE: [FW1] nt wks or server ?

[Mark Ingles <lists@FW1-NOSPAMbazoink.com>]

Everytime this thread comes up someone mentions the maximum of 10 
connections workstation can have. This applies to the server part of the 
machine, or windows file sharing. Firewalls are not file servers, so it 
doesn't matter at all. Also, any sort of hardening will turn off the server 
service, so there are never any connections anyways.
As far as Server having better networking support, I would really like to 
believe it. But when the same service pack is applied to both Workstation 
and Server, I doubt the code is any different. We all know how many patches 
come out for Microsoft's IP stack, and they are applied to both versions, 
so I doubt the code is any different.
I'd like to be wrong on this one... anyone?
Mark Ingles

At 09:00 AM 11/24/00 , charliev@sea.checkpoint.com wrote:
> There are limits on a wks vs server that you need to think about. A 
> workstation is limited by the number of connections, for example. A server 
> isn't. List the abilities of each and see if it will make a difference for 
> your needs. Personally, if you have server software and it isn't added 
> cost for you then go with the server for the maximum potential. Changes 
> because of OS is a bear. Once it is up the boss won't like having it down 
> for any reason.
>
>  Charlie
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: Darrin Johansen [mailto:Darrin.Johansen@arup.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 4:59 AM
> To: 'Andre Abrahami'; 'fw-1-mailinglist@lists.us.checkpoint.com'
> Subject: RE: [FW1] nt wks or server ?
>
>
> From a fairly unscientific view, I have had it installed on both in 
> various companies, and it seems to make little difference. There are 
> probably implications if you have a large number of users, but I have 
> never had any problems.
>
> I would be interested in others views as well.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andre Abrahami 
> [<mailto:Andre.Abrahami@amosdec.fr>mailto:Andre.Abrahami@amosdec.fr]
> Sent: 24 November 2000 09:39
> To: 'fw-1-mailinglist@lists.us.checkpoint.com'
> Subject: [FW1] nt wks or server ?
>
>
> Hi
>
> I'm a newbie in FireWall-1.
>
> Software Requirements indicates that Firewal 1 needs Microsoft Windows NT
> 4.0
> but is it better to install it on a wks or a server ?
>
> thanks



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