The pros and cons of building systems by hand

Originating Author: Aaron Bowers

One way to install, configure, and deploy a number of servers is to build them by hand. This method gives you complete control of the process but takes the longest and affords many opportunities for user error -- especially in configuration. Also, unless you're diligent, the first system might not be set up exactly the same as subsequent systems.

[edit] Building systems by hand

[edit] Advantages

• Total control of process from start to finish

[edit] Disadvantages

• Most time consuming
• Greatest chance for configuration error
• Greatest chance for inconsistencies in software from one system to another.

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