Using Consistent Server Configurations

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Servers that perform the same function should have the same software configuration. For example, all Web servers should have the same software configuration (but not necessarily the same configuration as the database servers). Having the same software configuration provides the following benefits:

  • Identical and expectable performance — assuming the hardware is also consistent.
  • Upgrading software is easier.
  • Any improvements made to one server should improve all servers.

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