[wellylug] Quote for setting up file server wanted

[Centurion Computer Technology Ltd]

On Wed, 2004-02-11 at 00:51, Sam Cannell wrote:
> 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.
> 
If it's a well setup linux server it should need little maintenance, and
the end user shouldn't even notice anyway.

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

But can you trust those updates?
> 
> 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
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Wellington Linux Users Group Mailing List: wellylug at lists.naos.co.nz
> > To Leave: http://lists.naos.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/wellylug
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --
> > Wellington Linux Users Group Mailing List: wellylug at lists.naos.co.nz
> > To Leave: http://lists.naos.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/wellylug
> >  
> 
> 
> -- 
> Wellington Linux Users Group Mailing List: wellylug at lists.naos.co.nz
> To Leave:  http://lists.naos.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/wellylug
-- 
	Daniel Reurich
	Centurion Computer Technolgy Limited
	
	Ph: (04) 565 1832
	    (021) 79 7722
	    
	email: centurion at paradise.net.nz