Database-SQL-RDBMS HOW-TO document for Linux (PostgreSQL Object Relational Database System): Setting up multi-boxes PostgreSQL with just one monitor 13. Setting up multi-boxes PostgreSQL with just one monitorYou can stack up the cpu-boxes and connect to just one monitor and use the switch box to select the host. This saves space and you eliminate monitor, keyboard and the mouse (saving anywhere from 100 to 500 US dollars per set) and also avoid lot of clutter.Using this switch box, you can stack up many PostgreSQL servers (development, test, production), Web servers, ftp servers, Intranet servers, Mail servers, News servers in a tower shelf. The switch box can be used for controlling Windows 95/NT or OS/2 boxes as well.Please check out these sites:Network Technologies Inc http://www.networktechinc.com/servswt.html (120 dollars/PC 8 ports) which lists 'Server Switches' and 'Video only switches'Scene Double Inc, England http://www.scene.demon.co.uk/qswitch.htmCybex corporation http://www.cybex.comRaritan Inc http://www.raritan.comRealStar Solutions Inc http://www.real-star.com/kvm.htmBelkin Inc http://www.belkin.comDataComm Warehouse Inc Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-328-2261They supply all varieties of computer hardware http://www.warehouse.comBetter Box Communications Ltd. http://www.betterbox.com/info.htmlGo to nearest hardware store and ask for "Server Switch" also known as "KVM Auto Switches".Search engine yahoo to find more companies with "Server Switches" or "KVM Switches".It is strongly recommended to have a dedicated unix box for each PostgreSQL data-server for better performance. No other application program/processes should run on this box. See the Business section of your local newspapers for local vendors selling only intel box, 13" monochrome monitor (very low cost monitor). Local vendors sell just the hardware without any Microsoft Windows/DOS (saves you about $ 150). You do not need a color monitor for the database server, as you can do remote administration from color PC workstation. Get RedHat (or some other distribution of) Linux cdrom from below -Linux System Labs Web site: http://www.lsl.com/ 7 (U.S. dollars)Cheap Bytes Inc Web site: http://www.cheapbytes.com/ 7 (U.S. dollars)Make sure that the hardware you purchase is supported by Redhat Linux. Check the ftp site of Redhat for recommended hardware like SCSI adapters, video cards before buying. For just $ 600 you will get a powerful intel box with Redhat Linux running PostgreSQL. Use odbc/jdbc/perl/tcl to connect to PostgreSQL from Windows95, OS/2, Unix Motif or web browser (e.g. Redbaron, Opera, Netscape, 20 others). (Web browsers are very fast becoming the standard client).Using this idea you can control many cpu boxes by just one monitor and one keyboard!Below is the extract from networktechnic Inc for the "Server Switches"Order now call 800-742-8324 (toll free in USA)To receive our catalog please Email your address to: [e-mail] MULTIPLE PC'S with one keyboard monitor & mouse These electronic switches will allow one keyboard, monitor & mouse to control up to 64 PC's. Embedded microcomputers simulate the presence of keyboard, monitor & mouse to all attached PC's 100% of the time.Features and ApplicationsKeyboard, front panel or remote control9 pin D Serial or 6 pin miniDIN mouse support5 pin DIN or 6 pin miniDIN keyboard support1600x1200 video resolution with no degradationUses standard cablesDesktop or rackmountSpecifications - KeyboardAll connectors are female5 pin DIN or 6 pin miniDINWill hard or soft boot all PC's 100% of the timeControls - Buttons on FrontTouch a button and be connected to that PCHold any button in for more than 0.5 second and go into SCAN, BROADCAST or COMMAND modeLEDs on front indicate mode of operation KeyboardType CTRL+* and go into COMMAND modeSCAN, BROADCAST or COMMAND are availableMouse* 9 pin D serialo NTI switch emulates Microsoft serial mouse to all PC'so 9 pin D male for mouseo 9 pin D female for PC's* 6 pin miniDINo NTI switch emulates IBM PS/2 style mouse to all PC'so All connectors are femaleWired remoteOptional--must be purchasedOperates same as "Buttons on Front"Monitor-VGABandwidth is 150 MHz1600X1200 resolution with no degradationAll connectors are female t