Best FCS 2 configuration

I'm upgarding from FCP 4.1 on a G4 Powerbook to FCS 2 on a Mac Pro, what would be the best configuration to work with? I work with the following foramts: P2, DVCPRO, DVCAM, DV and BETASP. This will be the fist major upgrade since going to FCP 4.1 many years ago.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

Hi,
The problem with core 9.0.3 install is , you only get webcache and J2EE along with HTTP Server installed. You don't get other options like portal, BI install etc. So, if you are installing core 9.0.3, you can't install portal, forms server etc.
So, I think until you have a requirement to use fully J2EE 1.3 spec compliant server, option 1 is the one you should go for.
Thanks,
Ved

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