--- James Sparenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> All,
> 
>    Ok I'm planing the IT section for a new company. 
> As such I've got a
> ground up ability to do it as right as I possibly
> can ..... the first
> time.  Initial load will be about 20 people (Mixed
> windows and Linux to
> start adding other Unix as needed.) with a ton of
> data storage needed. 
> (R&D group)  Now I'm planning on a RAID array for
> data storage with
> Samba/NFS for storage/sharing of data files. (Data
> Only no
> applications.)  The questions I have are.
> 
> 1.  What VPN software do you recommend for a mixed
> Linux/Unix/Windows
> environment? 

Why Not Samba?

> 
> 2.  Looking at RaidZone Raid servers. Any info?

I highly recommend promise technology Raid arrays.
www.promise.com

I have over 10TB sitting on these boxes for over a
year now!


> 
> 3.  Anything better than VPN for Data Sharing in
> Windows (2000 btw maybe
> XP but I hope to avoid that nightmare.) 

Again, how about samba?
> 
> 4.  Would you if you could go all laptop for your
> developers and other Engineers.

Like a Dell inspiron 8600, with docking station? Yes i
would.

> 
> 5.  Any recommendations for encryption of a Raid
> Array that works again
> cross platform.

Mmmhhhhh.....

> 
> 6.  Know of anyone doing wireless data encryption
> for windows and Linux
> beyond WEP.
> 
> 7.  Anyone got a recipe for direct caffeine infusion
> *grin*
> 
> James
> 
> 
> 
> > Want to buy your Pack or Services from
MandrakeSoft?
> 
> Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
> 


__________________________________
Do you Yahoo!?
The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search
http://shopping.yahoo.com

Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? 
Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com

Reply via email to