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SPARC-Based Servers

SPARC servers made by Sun, SGI, and others claim the largest market share of Web server platforms for good reason. In the Solaris UNIX environment that runs on a SPARC server, shown in Figure 6.2, the TCP/IP protocol is an inherent part of the operating system-not an added protocol. In addition, the SPARC processor is specifically suited to handle the many concurrent requests that are required by a busy intranet server.

Figure 6.2: A SPARC server, manufactured by Axil Computer.

Sun has built its market share by adding valuable features, such as bundling the servers with appropriate software to create, run, and administer Web sites, in its Netra line of servers. Many other companies are now providing similar bundling with their servers.

Cost is the main deterrent to choosing a SPARC server. A SPARC system with 32MB of RAM and 4GB disk storage costs from $4,000 to $6,000; with multiple processors, the price quickly can jump to more than $20,000.

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