[NBLUG/talk] Linux in offices initiative

[Omar Eljumaily]

That would be great if it could be a subject of interest.  Just let me 
know, and if there would be any prep work.  I'll show up to the next 
meeting and see how things work.

Thanks,

Omar


On 8/26/2014 7:13 PM, Alex Kleider wrote:
> 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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