[wellylug] Quote for setting up file server wanted

[andrej at paradise.net.nz]

Quoting Sam Cannell <sam at plaz.net.nz>:

Not really a big deal, because I'm certain that they
wouldn't have a MCSE for adminstring Exchange or SQL
server, either ... they'd have to have someone come
in either way...


Cheers,
Tink



> 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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