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When he came to the company the next day, Xu Liang called Ye Lei from the hardware management department.

"Mr. Xu."

"How many servers does the company have now?"

"Including South Korea and Hong Kong, we currently have a total of 20 groups with a total of 1,800 servers."

Xu Liang nodded. Just these more than 3,000 servers cost the company nearly 30 million.

"Is it enough?"

"Unless our game has more than one million people online at the same time, it will definitely be enough." Fang Dexin said.

"one million?"

Xu Liang shook his head.

Unless "Legend of Blood" and "Miracle MU" are officially launched in China, they will never reach one million.

"Don't wait until the peak is approaching before adding servers. Leave a 20% margin for your business."

"I see."

Xu Liang pondered for a moment, "Do you know about blade servers?"

"Know."

Fang Dexin nodded affirmatively.

"What are the advantages and disadvantages of blade servers and the rack servers we use now?"

Xu Liang vaguely remembered that Google used blade servers and it became one of its core competitiveness.

"To put it simply, the rack servers we use now are like complete computers. The blade servers are like building our own machines. They are low cost and have good scalability and flexibility.

For example, ten blades can be assembled in a seven-unit chassis. If we equip each blade with a dual module and equip the entire chassis with it, we can calculate 20 hardware nodes, which is 40 processors.

So we have much higher power density, which is possible in a 1HU rack server. "

"But blade servers also have disadvantages.

First, 20 hardware nodes consume more power and generate more waste heat than 7 servers. Therefore, IDCs based on blade servers must be equipped with powerful cooling systems and power systems, which increases costs in disguise. "

“Second, while saving space and a large number of cables, it also increases the complexity of the system itself, making the system unstable. Once overloaded, it is easy to experience power outages and data loss.

Moreover, a server composed of 20 nodes is more complex than the classic 1HU rack model server and requires the development of a more powerful hardware architecture and management system. Currently, we have no accumulation in this area. "

Xu Liang thought for a moment and said, "I hear what you mean. If we use blade servers, the efficiency can be improved by 3 to 4 times compared to our current rack servers."

"Yes. And the cost can be saved at least half.

However, if we use blade servers, we must develop a new management system and hardware architecture. There will definitely be many loopholes in the early stage, which will lead to downtime and even data loss. "

Xu Liang nodded.

It is to be expected that new things will not be perfect when they come out.

"In this way, you go back and set up a new development department. First make an IDC based on blade servers as a backup for our servers to improve the stability. Then transfer our data bit by bit and slowly improve our Technology."

"Mr. Xu, I'm afraid this will consume a lot of our funds."

"It's better to consume it temporarily than to consume it later."

Nowadays, there are few people online and there are not many web pages.

In a few years, large Internet companies will easily integrate hundreds of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of servers to collect data on hundreds of millions of people. Even if you want to change servers, the cost will be unbearable.

"I understand, I'll go back and prepare right away."

"Go ahead."

Another busy day has passed.

——

On this day, Xu Liang had just finished breakfast and was about to go to Wangjing Building. However, Qiao Yuhui called and called him to the New Dream 798 office area.

"Mr. Xu."

Lu Hui hurriedly came over to greet him.

"Why did you call me back?"

"The director of the admissions office of Y America is here. He is in the reception room 1 on the second floor."

"Director of Y Beauty Admissions Office?" Xu Liang asked in surprise.

Lu Hui nodded, "It seems to be about your college entrance examination."

Xu Liang nodded, and the two of them came to the reception room No. 1 on the second floor, pushed the door open and entered.

Qiao Yuhui, Beijing's new dream director Zhao Xing, and a middle-aged man in his fifties, wearing a gray jacket and black-rimmed glasses and looking polite came into view.

Seeing him come in, Zhao Xing quickly said hello.

"Mr. Xu."

After smiling at him and nodding.

"Mr. Xu, this is Director Xi Fangyu of Y Mei."

"Hello, Director Xi."

Xu Liang stepped forward and stretched out his right hand.

"Mr. Xu, I have long admired your name. New Dream has always been our school's largest employment partner."

Looking at the young man in front of him, Xi Fangyu was a little surprised.

Although I had long known that the boss behind New Dream was very young, when he actually stood in front of me, I truly understood how shocking it was to be in charge of a large enterprise with an annual revenue of nearly 100 million at the age of eighteen.

"Thank you, please sit down."

"please."

After the two sides sat down, Xu Liang got straight to the point.

"Director Xi, I don't know what the instructions are for our new dream when we visit today?"

"I don't deserve the instructions. I came here mainly for two things.

First, I mainly come to see your company, especially your art school class. I heard that there are students in it who can get into the eight major art academies. The outstanding ones are even better than the freshmen and sophomores in the art academy.

This second time is just for you, Mr. Xu. "

"I?"

"Mr. Xu's paintings have been seen by all the teachers in our school. They are of very high quality and fully meet our school's admission standards. Moreover, we have called Mr. Xu to ask about his mid-term and final exam scores for the first and second years of high school. They were also very good. .

Therefore, our school decided after research that Mr. Xu could be directly recommended to study at Y Mei without taking the college entrance examination. "

Xu Liang was a little surprised. He was still preparing to take the professional exam after the New Year, but he didn't expect to get the recommended spot directly.

"Director Xi, are you serious?"

Xi Fangyu smiled and took his briefcase.

Pulled out a document and handed it over.

Xu Liang took it and took a look.

Submit a letter.

Regarding the decision to recommend Xu Liang, a senior student from No. 6 Middle School in Yidu City, Shandong Province, to ZY Academy of Fine Arts.

Below are some words of praise for him, as well as several test results and the like.

Finally, there was the official seal of Y Mei Admissions Office.

"If Mr. Xu agrees, we will officially send the admission notice to Yidu No. 6 Middle School, and then you can officially enroll in September next year."

“Can I choose a major?”

"Of course, Mr. Xu can choose from all Y Mei's majors."

Xu Liang nodded. With his current status, he no longer needed to worry about money, so there was no need for some craft majors, such as animation and art design.

Instead, you can choose oil painting, printmaking, and other majors that cultivate your sentiments.

"What major does Mr. Xu like?"

"Just oil painting."

He now has a certain foundation in oil painting and can pick it up quickly.

"Then we will send an email to President Xu's alma mater tomorrow."

Xu Liang nodded.

"Thank you very much for the opportunity given by Y Mei."

"Haha, it is our honor to have an outstanding person like Mr. Xu enter Y Mei to study."

After complimenting each other.

"Mr. Xu, can you take us to see your 'art academy class'?"

"certainly."

Xu Liang led everyone out of the office area and went to the teaching area at the back. Due to the growing number of students, the teaching area that originally had only one factory building now has two.

Counting the office area and the multi-functional area planned later.

The entire new dream is in 798, renting four factory buildings.

Divided into A, B, C, and D.

Building A is for offices and Building B is for art teaching; Building C is also for dance, vocal music, broadcasting, hosting, performance, Chinese painting, and the Academy of Fine Arts classes; Building D is a restaurant on the first floor, and the second floor is mainly an exhibition area, displaying student paintings, and also serving as a Make a conference room.

Arriving at the teaching area of ​​Building C, Xi Fangyu was a little surprised when he entered.

Compared with the simple decoration of the office area, the teaching area in Building C has wooden floors on the ground, latex paint on the walls, and the popular aluminum gusset panels on the ceiling.

Although it is not luxurious, it is still normal.

"Mr. Xu is very devoted to the students."

Xu Liang understood the meaning of his words.

"Students have spent money to study, and of course they have to create a good learning environment for them. This is the basic responsibility of our new dream. As for the office, we are also improving it, but we haven't taken the time yet.

Director Xi, please come this way. "

The layout of Building C is generally similar to that of Building B, with two rows in front and back, and a total of more than thirty classrooms.

“As for the Academy of Fine Arts classes, our requirement is to avoid excess. Currently, among the nearly 8,000 art majors in New Dream, only 137 are able to enter the Academy of Fine Arts classes.

They are in Beijing, Magic City and Pengcheng.

The capital has the most, with 59 people. Magic City is slightly worse, with 42 people, and the last 36 people are in Pengcheng. "

"Have you gathered all the good students?" Xi Fangyu asked.

"We have invested a lot of resources in the Academy of Fine Arts students, and most of these resources are in big cities. For example, excellent teacher resources, various art galleries, and lectures by top masters, etc." Xu Liangdao.

"In that case, why not bring all students to the capital for training?"

"If they are all concentrated in one place, the students we train will not be diverse. After all, there are many differences between the north and the south in many art forms.

Although our new dream is just an art training institution, we also hope to be inclusive rather than monotonous. "

"If all educators across the country were people like Mr. Xu, I believe domestic education would develop better."

"You flatter me."

The Academy of Fine Arts classes in Beijing are divided into three classes, with twenty people in each class.

Different from basic classes and ordinary classes, students in the Academy of Fine Arts classes are taught color and sketching by separate teachers.

A lot of resources are invested, so the price is naturally a bit more expensive.

Three thousand yuan per person per month.

If the student’s family cannot afford so much money.

It doesn't matter.

New Dream will sign an art sales contract with you.

The paintings you paint will be sold to pay off the debt in the future.

"Director Xi, this is Class 1 of the Academy of Fine Arts."

"Oh, are they the best among them all?" Xi Fangyu asked curiously.

"No, they are students who will take the college entrance examination next year. The classes at the Academy of Fine Arts are divided not by level, but by academic year. One class will take the exam next year, the second class will take the exam the year after that, and the others will be three classes."

After saying that, Xu Liang knocked on the door.

Click.

After the door opened, a tall and thin young man with black-rimmed glasses and an elegant temperament appeared in front of him.

Seeing him, Xi Fangyu said in surprise.

"Teacher Lu?"

Lu Bo didn't expect to meet Y Mei's colleagues here either.

After smiling and nodding to Xi Fangyu, he looked at Xu Liang.

"Principal, is something wrong?"

New Dream’s teachers generally call him principal, not CEO.

"Director Xi would like to visit Class 1 of our Academy of Fine Arts."

Lu Bo nodded and opened the door.

After everyone entered, they found a room of about 100 square meters.

There are more than a dozen model paintings posted on the wall, and each one is of extremely high quality.

There are two sets of still lifes on the front and back sides of the room.

The quantity of each group is more than ten pieces.

The higher the number, the more complex it will be to draw. The actual or false strength of each color block requires careful consideration.

Not only should they be subordinated to the whole, but also the key points should be highlighted.

This places extremely high demands on the level of painting.

Xi Fangyu looked around carefully and walked out.

Looking at the closed door, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Teacher Lu was originally a top talent trained by our Central Academy of Fine Arts and studied abroad at the Repin Academy of Fine Arts. He was originally supposed to teach our graduate students. I didn't expect to be recruited by your new dream."

Xu Liang smiled.

"Teacher Lu is stubborn and likes a free creative environment."

Xi Fangyu understood the meaning of his words.

Although university teachers have nice names and high social status, they are sometimes unavoidable. Many talented people hate these red tapes.

New Dream offers high wages and does not interfere with teachers' teaching and creation, so it attracts some talents who are dissatisfied with the university environment.

After watching the next two classes.

Xi Fangyu said: "Mr. Xu, can you make a portfolio of the works of your Academy of Fine Arts students? If they are really excellent, we can also admit them in advance without taking the exam."

There are many outstanding students here at New Dream, and they can basically meet the admission standards of Central America.

But they cannot give too many places for admission without examination, and can only select the best few.

"This is no problem. Teacher Zhao, you are responsible for this."

Zhao Xing nodded quickly.

Xi Fangyu stayed in the New Dream Teaching Area for a while and then left.

Watch the car drive away.

Xu Liang smiled and said: "I didn't expect that I would be exempted from taking the exam to go to college."

"If the person sitting in the position of president of New Dream is another high school art student, he can also enter without taking the exam." Qiao Yuhui said sarcastically.

Glancing at her, Xu Liang said: "What score did you get in the college entrance examination?"

"675, top twenty in the province."

Qiao Yuhui said proudly.

"There is no common language among people who want to keep up with college and take the college entrance examination."

He shook his head and turned towards the office with a look of disgust on his face.

Looking at Arrogant's back, Qiao Yu's face would be filled with black lines.

"Xu...Liang!"

With a roar, Qiao Yu would take two hurried steps, jump on his back, and bite him in one bite.

"Ah, you are a dog, why are you biting?"

"You deserve it. Who told you to talk nonsense first?"

"Come down."

"No, you apologize first."

"I'm so sorry, you bit me."...

Seeing the two people flirting, the people around them consciously shifted their attention. They were all company bosses and they couldn't be offended.