[wellylug] Quote for setting up file server wanted

[Sam Cannell]

I think the most important thing to do in this situation is *before*
promoting Linux as an alternative to ensure that they have staff capable
of performing day-to-day administration of the system, especially given
that it appears that it's going to be directly connected to the
Internet.

My assumption would be, given that you say they are a small
organisation, that they don't.  What happens two, three or six months
down the track, when a remote root vulnerability is discovered in the
MTA that has been installed for them?

I think this is something that many people forget when embarking on
linux advocacy missions.

Sam

-----Original Message-----
From: wellylug-admin at lists.naos.co.nz
[mailto:wellylug-admin at lists.naos.co.nz] On Behalf Of Tony Wills
Sent: Tuesday, 10 February 2004 11:02 a.m.
To: wellylug at lists.naos.co.nz
Subject: [wellylug] Quote for setting up file server wanted

Help!

I am trying to persuade a small organisation not to accept the following

proposed 'solution' to their file server needs:

"The server, with Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 - Premium
Edition, 
would provide the following services:
-Internet Connectivity and Security - Microsoft ISA Server
-User Security and Authentication - Microsoft Active Directory
-File and Print Services - Microsoft Windows Server 2003
-Local and Internet Email - Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
-SQL Database - Microsoft SQL Server 2000"

Would those of you who are used to dealing with businesses like to
propose 
a linux 'solution' to this organisation.  By "used to dealing with 
businesses" I mean able to provide an appropriate business like front to

persuade any corporate type that you are a serious contender, and 
understand how they look at the world.  (ie if you do this sort of thing

for a living it would help!).

--- Tony


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