[dba-Tech] Server with low power consumption

Hi Stuart

But do you read the mail while you are at sleep? If your mail server is off-line until 05:00 most mail will have been delivered before 07:00. Thus, the server could be turned off or put in standby mode between, say, 01:00 and 05:00, which means a reduction in power consumption of 16%. 

Yes, I know, I know - but this is just an example of the alternative thinking I believe many of us will be forced into, and at least you may prepare answers for "why not" when the powers that be challenge you. And they will.

/gustav


>>> stuart at lexacorp.com.pg 30-09-2009 23:49 >>>
Most of my mail arrives during the night.  That's because it is working hours for you guys then.

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Stuart

On 30 Sep 2009 at 11:01, Gustav Brock wrote:

> Hi Jon
> 
> There you see. This is not easy! Of course, a mail server must be
> running continuously. Or does it? For a domestic company with 9-17
> working hours, how much mail arrives during night? Could it be delayed
> until, say, 07.00?