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.
Building systems by hand
Advantages
- Total control of process from start to finish
Disadvantages
- Most time consuming
- Greatest chance for configuration error
- Greatest chance for inconsistencies in software from one system to another.
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