Re. Topic 2. F39 Work Project: Fedora Server on (ARM) SBC =========================================================

Interim status of our "Fedora Server on SBC" project.

1. We we need to complete our reference list of SBC at https://docs.stg.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-server/server-on-sbc/referen... We had already compiled which models we have available here. Not so much, but some.

2. I did a literature review on the use of SBCs or alternatively mini PCs.

The result: For years a) low power consumption (combinded with low heat generation/passive cooling) b) sufficient performance (for selected everyday tasks) c) lower price as an advantage.

Potential disadvantages: - Not upgradeable and retrofittable. - Lower performance - Unsuitable as a desktop or for applications that require fast response times/low latency.

Re a) and b): There is hardly any empirical data, more a feeling based on the data sheet, the statements refer to Raspberry PI, not to the more powerful alternatives.

Interesting here: __Mini PC vs Raspberry Pi – Which Is The Better Value?__ (https://www.techaddressed.com/reviews/mini-pc-better-value-raspberry-pi/)

And Power consumption of Raspberry Pi 4 versus Intel J4105 system (https://uni.hi.is/helmut/2021/06/07/power-consumption-of-raspberry-pi-4-vers...)

These are the only numerical facts I could find so far.

Task: Prepare tests we can apply to our refences device list

Re c) No data either, we need a brief market analyses and comparison.

3.) We determined some suiotabe server tasks: - Cluster monitoring - Backup service - Web proxy, e.g. securing Cockpit access - VPN endpoint

We must start implementation.

Best Peter

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