The faster, 64-bit server has replaced an older model which ran for 3 years – providing the internet gateway, firewall, shared file storage and email for the firm of financial advisers.

Their new server now has a secure tunnel across the internet which provides daily backup to a remote location of all client files, and access for the company director if travelling to the office is not possible.

The contract will require LIR to advise and supply new internet facilities, a Linux-based server to store their design files and emails, plus complete network wiring. LIR will also advise on a new backup solution.

The company specialises in the design and supply of inflatable rubber dams and spillway gates. The company has been involved in rubber dam business in Europe since 1989 and in spillway gate business since 1997.

The contract will start before the company have left their existing office, and is expected to be completed in March.

Linux Is Ready have been chosen to provide the Information Technology support for another Residential Care Home in Kent.

The existing computer data network will be rewired and a Linux-based Server will be installed to provide shared documents for staff, remote access to emails and video camera systems.

The venue has a large computer room for students to use, and it made sense to change their current Windows based desktops to the Linux operating system – keeping costs down whilst providing greater reliability and security.

When the contract begins, it will include an overhaul of the current server installation, backup strategy, implementation of new LAMP based education software, better shared files for staff and open source telephone system.

The successful Kent based company had been using closed proprietary software for their online operation, but have now switched to Magento eCommerce.

This new system is better for their business – allowing them greater flexibility, improved customer service, full compatibility with their current office software, and ofcourse cost savings!

The web site runs on a complete LAMP based system at http://www.woodentoysonline.co.uk

The decision to leave their current closed source proprietory software was reached after a very successful trial period of a leading Open Source ecommerce solution.

It provides them with better customer service, greater flexibility, integration with existing procedures, future proof features and cost savings.

Linux Is Ready consulted the business at every stage and assisted in the set up of this software – which will run on a complete LAMP system.

The venue already has a greater proportion of Linux based computers to serve their students and staff, so it was a sensible decision to continue the Open Source practice.

The contract begins in July and will include an overhaul of the current server installations, backup strategy and implementation of a thin client system.

Our company beat off the competition with a more economic pricing structure, professional IT strategy and rock-solid Open Source software.

We will also be overhauling the network infrastructure and upgrading some of the office desktop computers as part of the IT changeover, which will be completed by the beginning of April.

True to our word, it is made entirely on Open Source software – and is a typical example of LAMP technology.

1. Operating System: Gentoo Linux
2. Server Softwae: Apache
3. Database: MySQL
4. Page Language: PHP

The pages are being produced by another Open Source success story – WordPress.

Gentoo Linux

Apache

MySQL

php

WordPress