[NBLUG/talk] Linux in offices initiative

[Alex Kleider]

On 2014-08-26 11:03, Omar Eljumaily wrote:
> Hello, I've been using Linux servers in a couple of small offices in
> Santa Rosa for about 15 years now.  I've developed a sort of laundry
> list of issues that I think would make things much easier for
> businesses to use Linux in their offices.


This might be a subject of interest for one of the upcoming meetings.


> 
> I found your Linux user group and was wondering if anybody had any
> thoughts on the idea of developing a list of apps and/or best
> practices for using Linux in office settings.  I know there are
> already things like this in various forms, and a lot of apps that are
> already available.  Perhaps putting something like this together would
> be just a matter of assembling existing apps and information.
> 
> Some of the issues that I deal with on a daily basis, and I believe
> aren't addressed in a formal manner for Linux are the following. I'm
> using Centos right now, but am in the process of moving to Ubuntu LTS
> for various reasons.
> 
> 1. A robust, consistent solution for GUI based configuration
> management that works across major releases.
> 
> 2.  Best practices for backup & mirroring, including recommendations
> for hardware and hot swapping.
> 
> 3. A solution for cloud synchronization of local data.  Also
> concerning this issue would be a discussion of when (or if) it makes
> sense to run a local server as opposed to an offsite cloud server or
> application.
> 
> 4. Standardized maintenance agreements with example pricing.
> 
> 5. Firewall and security recommendations.
> 
> 6. Development of a consistent platform for application serving. Some
> variation of LAMP, but with provisions for trials, plug and play, etc.
> 
> These is a short and incomplete list.  Sorry to barge in and start
> blabbing about it.  I thought it would be nice to start a conversation
> with local people about this if anybody's interest.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Omar
> 
> 
> 
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