Classic Database Server - Versions of Windows supported, and whether shared drives can be used

rsaritzky
rsaritzky Member Posts: 469
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Hi all,

I have a small client that is running a NAV40 database under the NAV2009 Classic Client and Classic Database Server.

The server is having some hardware problems and I was asked about possible options. The first question is whether the Classic Database server could access files from a shared drive. They have a high-performance SAN on their network, but it would be a mapped drive. I could not find any references that indicated whether a share could be used to store the .fdb file, but I seem to remember this can't be done. Does anyone know for sure?

Second question - does anyone know which versions of Windows Server the Classic Database Server will run under? I believe it will run under Server 2008, but will it run under Server 2012?

Thanks

Ron
Ron

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  • rsaritzky
    rsaritzky Member Posts: 469
    edited 2016-03-16
    Hi Alain,

    Replacing the server, either with a virtualized machine or a new box is another option. I was specifically asking if the native db server actually ALLOWED a mapped drive.
    Ron
  • kylehardin
    kylehardin Member Posts: 257
    A mapped drive will work, but you won't like the performance as the network calls are noisy and slow. Agree with previous advice - build a VM and keep the database on some manner of local storage, even if that storage is on a SAN.
    Kyle Hardin - ArcherPoint
  • kriki
    kriki Member, Moderator Posts: 9,121
    I have to admit that I don't know if it does. But like I said. Even if it does, DON'T DO IT!
    Regards,Alain Krikilion
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  • rsaritzky
    rsaritzky Member Posts: 469
    Thanks Kyle and Alain for the suggestions.

    Ron
    Ron

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