Xserve Powers iTunes Music Store

Nexum writes "MacCentral has the scoop on the entire iTunes Music Store being powered by Apple Xserves. Is this the first really big implementation of Apple's server hardware? I have to admit, that even being a big Apple fan I didn't think that the Xserve hardware would be powerful enough for the severe pounding that the iTMS must have been getting. This seems like great news for Apple being able to show that they can be a real serious force in the server arena, to which they are practically a total newcomer to." I wouldn't see any reason to doubt that hardware and Mac OS X software could handle iTMS. I mean, it's heavyweight hardware, and Unix software. Still, good to see actual examples of Xserve sites in the wild.

Comments

Don't hate me because I use an Xserve.

[Anonymous Coward]

Find me another server that can hold 720 gig in 1U and survive a million hits a day.

These things are awesome! Our IT guy is a part timer because our Xserves are so reliable.

It's a sign of achievement...

[chrispy666]

...and not simply a technical prowess.

I mean, Apple bashers can say all they want, but the Xserves are great machines, and the architecture proves to be scalable and reliable. Sure, they are not running at 20THz, but hell they will cope with the load of such heavy duty app like the music store.
This shows Apple dedication towards *reliability*.

I dunno if I'd like to have OS X Server running on such nice boxes, but it's Apple, it works together nicely.

P.S. : I'm a switcher, that doesn't mean I only swear by Apple products. I just try to give credits to a company that clearly tried its best to come up with comprehensive solutions.