Installation, configuration and administration of Unix and Linux servers

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Proper configuration of Linux server is able to qualitatively change the operation of the company for the better. Domain controllers share information in a network that prevents its uncontrolled use. Linux server restricts access of some of the employees to the different information of the enterprise. Therefore, security and effectiveness of the system is increased.

Administration of Linux server includes:
• setting;
• repair;
• service;
• diagnostics.

Administration of a server with remote VPN access

VPN server on Linux OS is used to ensure the safe operation of all remote users with different data.

Setting up Internet gateway and proxy server enables full control of data traffic. And it saves money and improves the efficiency of employees. You can also disallow users to visit certain websites (for example, a ban on the use of social networks during working hours).

Most often Internet server is set with the hepl of free software, such as Sarg, Squid, IPTables, etc. This software runs on Linux server.

Terminals (Terminal Servers)

Qualitative installation and configuration of terminals is the key to quick work with common data for all users. Several employees of the firm can operate simultaneously on the terminal server, and their actions will not affect each other. Among other things, there is no need to change anything on users’ PCs.

The most popular program for working with terminals is 1C. It is faster in the presence of this type of server. Wine Etersoft (special software for collaborative work of two different operating systems) is installed on users’ PCs with Windows for their work with Linux server.

Connecting and Maintaining Your Server

After installation of the server it’s usually required to set entire network (print servers, routers, etc.). Server is installed on the floor or in a special cabinet.

Modern server hardware provides safety of work. In addition, the equipment is made of high quality materials and the installed system will be able to serve your company for a long time without interference. However, periodic maintenance can not be avoided. Scheduled administration of your server undoubtedly will extend its work and save repair costs in the future.

Linux server administration

Now administration of such a comprehensive system has become much easier. Remote administration is udes widely. It is convenient for both customer and developer. You can use services of a first-class specialist living in another city.

When working remotely, the administrator can:
• maintain the site (set server to speed up its work);
• configure DNS-server;
• diagnose server;
• create and manage user accounts;
• work with resources;
• ensure the security policy and so on.

Many businesses now prefer to deal with servers based on Linux, because they provide the most secure and comfortable work of staff. For the installation and administration of these servers now is used IT Outsourcing - full or partial transfer of authority to work with IT systems. Remote support of first-class specialists is able to quickly and accurately change the work of your company for the better!