FreeBSD 8.0 64 bit

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I plan to order a new server (4GB ram) to host my websites, I will install apache/php, mysql, bind and postfix, basically a typical web server, should I go for 64 bit version for better performance or stability? I have been managing 32 bit servers for several years, I'm not sure if the 64 bit is different or more difficult in terms of server management? Any suggestions? Thanks! :)
 
Thanks for your quick reply! I decided to go for 64 bit as the ISP doesn't offer 32 bit, hopefully the server administration is the same. :)
 
It's possible that it's not compatible or stable with some software, thus increase the complexity of server configuration. I don't have test servers and only manage servers remotely, I'm always concerned about service interruption and don't dare to try something such as firewall and raid. It's good to confirm before I try. :) Thanks!
 
If a port isn't compatible with amd64 you won't be able to build it ;)

For example emulators/wine contains:
Code: 
ONLY_FOR_ARCHS=	i386

So you'll only be able to build this port on i386, not on any other architecture.

Everything else just works the same and thus is configured and maintained the same.
 
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