Need expert advise what server is better suited for Database Engine
(OLTP and DSS), Reporting Services and Analysis Services:

CPU speed, L2/L3 cache size, RAM size, internal drives: RAID 10 for log
and RAID 5 for data or RAID 10 is ok; AMD Opteron or Intel Xeon dual
core;

64 or 32 bit (is it true that 32 bit takes more resources and a bit
slower?); multiple NICs - bind them or use all?

Server model and any other tech data to make a right choice server
architecture; db size - the largest on a server 10gb (5 in total).


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