Optimal Configuration Advice Needed

First let me say this is my first Mac and I'm loving it!
Current System Config:
Mac Pro (early 2008) 2.8GHZ Quad Core 8GB RAM
Stock Seagate 7200.10 320GB Hard Drive
Today I picked up two WD 640GB WD6400AAKS drives @$90/each - therefore re-evaluating system configuration. Need some good advice - have read the forum but having trouble putting all the pieces together in my head.
First Question - system drive.
I will be replacing the current stock drive with one of the faster Caviar. Based on what I've read on this forum this drive should only have the OS and applications - no data files. Also, I've seen recommendation to partition the drive and use only the first 2/3 (first partition) and essential abandon the other 220GB - for optimal performance. Is this correct?
Second Question - OS installation.
Coming from Windows, I am a BIG fan of "clean installs". Since owning the Mac I've been testing every application under the sun - so a lot of installing/trashing has been going on.
I am thinking this is a good opportunity to "wipe the slate clean" - do a new install of the Mac OS on the new Caviar drive rather than cloning the existing drive.
Is this a good idea - bad idea - pros/cons - easy/difficult?
And how exactly would I go about this - I need a step-by-step please as I am queen of screw ups.
Also, does security have any impact? I've enabled everything except file encryption.
Also, I'm in the midst of zeroing these drives is Mac OS Extended (Journaled) the right format to use for both?
Question Three - To RAID or not to RAID
I know NOTHING of RAIDs (and yes, I read the Wiki) - but I've never worked with them and I don't know if it's a good idea - or overkill for my needs - or if I'm just asking for trouble.
I use my system for:
- Photoshop / Illustrator / Dreamweaver / Flash
- Lightroom
- Silverfast (scanning)
- iTunes
- Development (Windows-based)
For development I'm either using NetBeans on the Mac or working in Windows via VMWare Fusion. It is not uncommon for me to have two or three VM's running at the same time - typically two are servers, the third my Windows Desktop for all Windows apps.
VM's are resource intensive (i.e. CPU and memory hogs). Data files are typically smaller. Data is read/write to the Mac folders outside the VMs - no data is stored on the virtual drives within the VM's - I am way too paranoid for that. however However, 8GB memory is barely enough when all three are running so swapping/paging may occur (or whatever the **** it's called).
I may eventually work with video - but this is not an immediate need.
In any case, here is what I've concluded on my own - but wouldn't mind confirmation or some expert advice so I'm doing things right the first time.
- the Mac OS should be on it's own drive - period. (bay 1)
- Photoshop should have a dedicated scratch disk - period. (bay 4)
This will be the existing stock 320GB drive.
The question I guess is if I should stick with one data drive (that being the other 640GB drive) - or get yet another one and create a two disk RAID - but what would I gain by doing this - really?
Also, I'm wondering if the Windows VM's should be on their own partition - or should they be on their own disk even? Is there a performance advantage to doing on or the other?
I don't have a need for bootcamp - VMWare rocks!
Are there any other considerations I need to be aware of?
I've also been looking at this article --> http://www.macgurus.com/productpages/guides/MoveUsers.php
Which indicates that I should use only the first third of the drive for the Mac OS (220GB) and use the rest only for back up - and do the reverse with the data drive. Again, to maximize the drive performance.
So - in conclusion I'm just looking for feedback as to what direction to take in this configuration. I would like to achieve the best performance possible - but at the same time not go through a lot of trouble for what would be a marginal performance boost.
Also I should mention I currently back up via Time Machine to an external 200GB Seagate HD. So I have that in the configuration as well.
Message was edited by: Booker T.

RAID doesn't have a problem with VMware or shouldn't.
A RAID can be used for almost anything and in multiple configurations.
You could first format each drive into 1/3 and 2/3 and then stripe the first outer volume on each for scratch, and use the 2/3 for data if you want.
Same with internal and external. Just a matter of how many drives. And all of it depends on size of files you edit with and performance you want. External just means you need to look at controllers and type of cases. One RAID for backups, another for live data, 3rd for scratch.
If you work with 2GB files, just doing a save might take longer than some like, so they could save their work to a RAID.
For first starting out, just try with a dedicated drive for scratch, or even 1/3 of one of your drives for scratch volume. But if your scratch needs more than 200GB of space, you might be faced with a choice of dedicating a drive, or going with stripped RAID.
The pdf guide also has instructions on testing your setup with real work files to see what works best. You will probably change what you do and how you configure your system over time hopefully to make better use.
But first, use a basic setup until you have outgrown what it can do, if you do.
A great place to find reviews of RAID controllers and external cases is AMUG.
http://www.amug.com
http://www.amug.org/amug-web/html/amug/reviews/articles/highpoint/3522/
And for performance, lot of great benchmarks on Barefeats.
http://www.barefeats.com
http://www.barefeats.com/hard93.html
http://www.barefeats.com/hard100.html
http://www.barefeats.com/harper3.html
http://www.barefeats.com/hard101.html
http://www.barefeats.com/hard102.html

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Hi Stepehen,
Did the configuration as per your advice but i am getting the below mentioned error which i have highlighted it in red. Please advice what needs to be done.
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interface     Dot11Radio0
no ssid     Cisco_Kamran_BGN
no encryption mode     ciphers aes-ccm
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no encryption mode     ciphers aes-ccm
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encryption vlan 11     mode ciphers aes
ssid     Cisco_Kamran_BGN
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interface     dot11radio0.1
encapsulation     dot1q 1 native
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encapsulation     dot1q 11
bridge-group 11
Configuration of     subinterfaces and main interface
within the same bridge     group is not permitted
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interface     Dot11Radio1
encryption vlan 10     mode ciphers aes-ccm
ssid     Cisco_Kamran_A
interface     dot11radio1.1
encapsulation     dot1q 1 native
bridge-group 1
interface     dot11radio1.10
encapuslation     dot1q 10
bridge-group 10
Configuration of subinterfaces and main     interface
within the same bridge     group is not permitted
end
wr
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Hi Stepehen,
Did the configuration as per your advice but i am getting the below mentioned error which i have highlighted it in red. Please advice what needs to be done.
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Re: 1941W configuration help needed
created by Stephen Rodriguez in Getting     Started with Wireless - View the full discussion
conf t
interface     Dot11Radio0
no ssid     Cisco_Kamran_BGN
no encryption mode     ciphers aes-ccm
exit
interface     Dot11Radio1
no encryption mode     ciphers aes-ccm
no ssid     Cisco_Kamran_A
exit
dot11 ssid     Cisco_Kamran_A
vlan 10
dot11 ssid     Cisco_Kamran_BGN
vlan 11
exit
interface     Dot11Radio0
encryption vlan 11     mode ciphers aes
ssid     Cisco_Kamran_BGN
exit
interface     dot11radio0.1
encapsulation     dot1q 1 native
bridge-group 1
interface     dot11radio 0.11
encapsulation     dot1q 11
bridge-group 11
Configuration of     subinterfaces and main interface
within the same bridge     group is not permitted
exit
interface     Dot11Radio1
encryption vlan 10     mode ciphers aes-ccm
ssid     Cisco_Kamran_A
interface     dot11radio1.1
encapsulation     dot1q 1 native
bridge-group 1
interface     dot11radio1.10
encapuslation     dot1q 10
bridge-group 10
Configuration of subinterfaces and main     interface
within the same bridge     group is not permitted
end
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You define your basic type also in your partner profile settings, Please go thru the following links to get a better idea about partner profile:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/dc/6b833243d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/dc/6b7cd343d711d1893e0000e8323c4f/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/32/692037b1f10709e10000009b38f839/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/5e/b8f8bf356dc84096e4fedc2cd71426/frameset.htm
Also, I would suggest that you go through this blog by michal if any issue arises,
/people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2005/03/29/xi-error--unable-to-convert-the-sender-service-to-an-ale-logical-system
/people/michal.krawczyk2/blog/2005/06/28/xipi-faq-frequently-asked-questions
Also have a look at these forum threads...
IDOC TO FILE SCENARIO
idoc to file scenario
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Abhy Thomas

I manage 60 ipads for a school using Apple Configurator. Need to update to iOS7 and AC1.4.3...Is it best to use Mountain Lion or Mavericks, as I also need to update from Lion 10.7 for the new AC and iOS to work properly.

I manage 60 ipads for a school using Apple Configurator. Need to update my devices to iOS7 and Apple Configurator to 1.4.3...Is it best to use Mountain Lion or Mavericks, as I also need to update from Lion 10.7 for the new Apple Configurator and iOS7 to work properly.

I always run a Time Machine backup before updating anything and recommend you run a backup as well. Paid apps should migrate over without any problem. If you have problems with VPP codes not transfering over properly, you can talk to your Apple SE or contact VPP for Education support and they can help you. While I haven't experienced any problems with updating, its never a guarantee that others will have the same experience.
Good luck!
~Joe

PC went south. Geeks brought it back. PS elements and premier 11 can't start. Error msg sez configuration incorrect needs to be reinstalled. When I load the disk I get a blank screen. Try to uninstall and can't find apps i control panel. How can I get the

PC went south. Geeks brought it back. PS elements and premier 11 can't start. Error msg sez configuration incorrect needs to be reinstalled. When I load the disk I get a blank screen. Try to uninstall and can't find apps i control panel. How can I get the apps back?

adobeamatuer
Thanks for the reply.
Although the security of Windows XP SP3 32 bit is compromised by Microsoft no longer supporting XP, if Windows XP was restored as claimed, you should still be able to install/uninstall Premiere Elements versions of it that you did before the Microsoft support removal.
I think a revisit to the Geeks would be in order. It may be that they could not restore Windows XP because of the Microsoft non support. I would take along the Premiere Elements installation disks so that you do not leave there without actually seeing Premiere Elements (or a non Adobe program) running on your restored Windows XP. What was the other software that you tried to use that did not work?
Please update us on your progress when you get a chance.
Best wishes
Thanks.
ATR
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Which all configurations you need to do in R/3 for an Idoc to file scenario

which all configurations you need to do in R/3 for an Idoc to file scenario?
Rgds
Ruchitha

Hi ruchitha thakur ,
A Summary of the Steps to be carried out to enable a SAP R/3 System send Idocs to SAP Exchange Infrastructure.
First - Maintain the Sender R/3 System:
SM59 : Create a RFC destination to XI
WE21 : Create a TRFC Port ->Specify the RFC Destination Created
BD54 : Create a Logical System for the Idoc Receiver
WE20 : Create Partner Profile ->Maintain Outbound and the Inbound Parameters
Second - Log on to XI System:
SM59 : RFC Destination for Sender System
IDX1 : Create the port to get Idoc Metadata from Sender System ( The Port Name must match the port name in the idoc header - Usually in format SAP<System ID>. eg. SAPID1 [Optional Step. Not mandatory]
IDX2 : Maintain the Idoc Metadata. This is needed only by XI, and not by other SAP systems. IDX2 is needed because XI needs to construct IDoc-XML from the IDoc. No other SAP system needs to do that.
To Enable Acknowledgement:
SXMB_ADM ->Integration Engine Configuration ->Specific Configuration ->Add New entry -> Select parameters as:
Category: RUNTIME
Parameters: ACK_SYSTEM_FAILURE
Current Value: 1
GO TO SLD:
Create Technical System: Choose WEB AS ABAP if the system is R/3 -> Define SAP SID, Installation Number and Database Host Name a Maintain message Server Details according to Sender System -> Maintain Client Details of Sender System ->Select a Installed Product for Sender System
Create Business System: Choose WEB AS ABAP if the system is R/3 -> Choose the Technical System and the client Created Before -> Choose the Installed Product -> Set:
Business System Role: Application System
Related Integration Server: Integration Server
Integration Builder
Integration Directory:
Add Business System: Adapter Specific Identifiers -> 'Logical System' identical to the 'Logical System Name' in the SLD Business System
IDoc Receiver Communication Channel: port the same as XI System IDX1
The following web-sites give u step-by-step solution to configure R/3 :
ALE configuration for pushing idocs from SAP to XI
/people/swaroopa.vishwanath/blog/2007/01/22/ale-configuration-for-pushing-idocs-from-sap-to-xi
How to convert an IDoc-XML structure to a flat file and vice-versa in XI 3.0
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/46759682-0401-0010-1791-bd1972bc0b8a
Introduction to IDoc-XI-File scenario and complete walk through for starters.
/people/prateek.shah/blog/2005/06/08/introduction-to-idoc-xi-file-scenario-and-complete-walk-through-for-starters
IDOCs (Multiple Types) Collection in BPM
/people/pooja.pandey/blog/2005/07/27/idocs-multiple-types-collection-in-bpm
Step by Step Procedure of IDOC to File Scenario using BPM
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/wiki?path=/display/xi/main&
cheers!
gyanaraj
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Advice needed on buying iphone as gift

I went to apple store, they do not want to sell iphone to me unless I sign AT&T 2 years plan. I thought AT&T has locked the phone and users must subscribe in order to use it. Why Apple store still not allow me to buy?
Please advice, if I want to buy online iphone for my brother, do I or my brother have obligation to sign out AT&T plan?
One more advice needed, I found the shipment takes weeks, do I have option to arrange for self-collection?
My brother birthday is coming soon, I need above advice urgently.
Thank you very much

Tamara wrote:
I'm guessing English is not your first language. It's possible that you misunderstood them. Apple Store employees won't refuse to sell you an iPhone and you don't have to sign up for service in the store.
Well that's not entirely true.
Apple Stores have been instructed not to sell you an iPhone if any of the following is true:
You state that you will not be signing up with AT&T.
You do not have an ID from a US state, also indicating you will not be activating with AT&T
You do not have a credit card
For example, I've seen US Apple Store managers refuse to sell iPhones to European residents because of the AT&T lock-in.

Optimal configuration of laptop in order to install EPMA 11.1.x (Planning & Essbase), VM Ware.

Hi,
I am planing to buy a new laptop and looking for optimal configuration of laptop in order to install EPMA 11.1.x (Planning & Essbase) to be run on VM Ware.
Can you please suggest?
Thanks.

I have an old Lenovo W520 with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB Samsung Evo 840 SSD. I have Planning, Essbase, EPMA, FR, Calc Manager and Oracle 12c running (version 11.1.2.4) on Windows Server 2012 R2.
16GB of RAM will allow you to run a compact deployment, but probably not a "regular" deployment. I don't like compact deployments as they can make it difficult to troubleshoot issues with individual products.
I recommend 32GB of RAM. I also recommend an SSD rather than a regular hard drive. Quad-core processor is a must-have.
I would look at either a Lenovo W541 (not the new W550s as it tops out at 16GB of RAM) or a Dell Precision M4800 or M6800. If you really want to go nuts, check out Digital Storm/Clevo/Sager, where you can custom build your laptop. These three appear to use the same components.
Check out my blog where I illustrate step-by-step how to get Hyperion Planning running on a laptop. I should have the last posts in the series up this weekend.
EPM Adventures | Hyperion Planning, Essbase and all things EPM
Hope this helps,
- Jake

I have Photoshop CS purchased many years ago for a LOT of money. Other day went to use it, got msg. "computer configuration changed, need to re-activate". Tried that for days, didn't work. Cannot call ANYONE to find out problem. Am not very computer l

I have Photoshop CS, purchased many years ago for a LOT of money. Other day went to use it, got msg. "computer configuration changed, need to re-activate. Tried that for days, didn't work. Cannot call ANYONE to find out problem. Am not very computer literate, so don't understand what that means. LOVE the CS program and know how to use it, so don't want to have to learn something new. Don't know what to do. Went to all the big name stores and no one can tell me anything, like what happened to CS or what is replacing it that is the same as CS. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!

jd49034389 wrote:
down further there is a Photoshop CS2, do I just do that one?
Yep. That's the one. Make sure to use the supplied key on the download page, not your old one.
Good luck.
--OB

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