[yocto] Build Server Questions?

[nick]

Boris,
I am thinking of at least 32 cores or 2 e5 xeons and 64 GB of ram.
Is this enough or should I accept for even more CPU cores?
Nick

On 2014-12-22 03:07 PM, Burton, Ross wrote:
> On 22 December 2014 at 18:41, nick <xerofoify at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I am wondering if a build server is a good idea for Yocto Builds. In
>> addition what specs are good for
>> a build server if I am to purchase one. Further more I am assuming as many
>> cores as possible for making
>> the build be parallel and faster. I was also  thinking as much ram as
>> possible too, 64 GB as a minimum.
>>
> 
> This has been discussed repeatedly on this list, but the rule of thumb is a
> well-rounded server: as much of everything as possible, and don't bother
> with SSDs.
> 
> Ross
>