[wellylug] Quote for setting up file server wanted

[Sam Cannell]

Indeed they may not have anybody with Microsoft qualifications
available, however I wasn't implying they need somebody with Redhat or
LPI certifications either.  My point is that they will no doubt have
more people who have experience using Windows than Linux.

Also, keep in mind that it's far easier to install security updates on a
Windows system than it is on Linux.

I guess the idea I'm trying to get across is that just because Linux is
the best option for you doesn't mean it's the best option for everyone.

Cheers,

Sam

-----Original Message-----
From: wellylug-admin at lists.naos.co.nz
[mailto:wellylug-admin at lists.naos.co.nz] On Behalf Of
andrej at paradise.net.nz
Sent: Tuesday, 10 February 2004 11:32 a.m.
To: wellylug at lists.naos.co.nz
Subject: RE: [wellylug] Quote for setting up file server wanted

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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